[Vwdiesel] windshield install

[Tony and Lillie]

It is also there to hold the seal in place in the event of a crash. Not 
entirely necessary, though.

Using 1/4" rope? That and some patience/tire shine (the clean silicone type) 
should do the trick.

Shalyn told me about yours, unfortunately i couldn't get his in, otherwise I 
would have headed down your way as well. Maybe next time,

Tony

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Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] windshield install


> Those metal saw-tooth pieces are retainers for the headliner material. The 
> headliner material wraps around the edge of the metal and then the 
> saw-tooth piece goes on. Is yours installed that way? However, with the 
> aftermarket seals, those metal pieces may HAVE to be left off.

>
> OK, I have been trying for two days to install the windshield in my 82 
> Jetta, new windshield and new seal.  No matter what we try, we can't get 
> the seal to "suck" the window into place as we pull out the rope in the 
> channel (you guys that have put in windshields know what I am talking 
> about.)  Anyway I noticed that part of the problems is a couple of metal 
> strips with teeth on them that are on the left and right sides of the 
> opening.  These strips won't let the rubber curl around the lip on the 
> body.  Were these some kind of thing put in at the factory for the install 
> and can I take them off now to make it easier to put the new windshield 
> into place?  There must be some among you that have tackled this before!! 
> TIA  Hayden