[Vwdiesel] Leaking Jetta

[Erik Lane]

>
>
>  Not really.  The urethane for glue in windshields is but there's
> stuff for sealing a windshild to the rubber gasket or the gasket
> to the body.  It's more of a pliable stuff that can be cleaned
> up with solvent when reasonably fresh and scrapes and cleans
> up when replacement is necessary.
>  Most common cause of leaks in that area are the antenna wire
> (it's in the fender actually) and the corner of the windshield.


Yep, I know the wire is in the fender, but doesn't it go into the engine
compartment first and then through the firewall? I could be confused. If it
goes straight through the side of the car behind the fender then it's a
possibility.


>
> That said, that same corner is PRONE to rust through UNDER
> the windshield gasket.  Therefore if water runs down the roof,
> under the gasket, then down the A pillar and down, it leaks
> inside the car.  So goobering up the whole thing doesn't fix it
> because you don't tend to seal up the top.


Nope. I sealed the WHOLE thing - both the glass side and metal side of the
rubber gasket. I got desperate. That said, this silicone will actually peel
off by hand if you pull hard enough. (It's a little hard, but it's not like
you have to sit there and scrape it off bit by tiny bit.)


>
>  Might be best to pop the glass, consider a new gasket and
> inspect for a rust hole if the antenna grommet isn't the problem.
> That's what I'd do anyway.  I DETEST silicone used on glass (it's
> near impossible to clean up when the glass needs replaced)  I said
> WHEN not if.  ;-)
>    Loren
>

Yes, I have thought of that. And the windshield is cracked, but I'm just not
sure if I want to do it. I'll have to price it out in the summer when I feel
like messing with it.

Thanks!
Erik