Re: removing a 5k windshield...help!

["Fred Munro" <munrof@isys.ca>]

----- Original Message -----
From: Lewis, Gary M <Gary.Lewis@West.Boeing.com>
To: 'Cobram .' <cobram@juno.com>
Cc: <quattro@coimbra.ans.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 1999 11:52 AM
Subject: RE: removing a 5k windshield...help!



> >
> > Is the water leaking on the  passenger side footwell area?  If it is, it
> > may not be the windshield.
> >
> Why yes it is...  The A pillar moulding is soaked with water at the
bottom.
> ANY comments are VERY appreciated...
> And thanks for replying.
>
Hi Gary;

    If you have verified a windshield leak, the only satisfactory solution
is to have the windshield removed, the pinchweld cleaned up, and the
windshield replaced and re-sealed. Trying to seal it from the outside is
usually futile and trying to seal it from the inside is messy and if
successful will result in a rusted out pinchweld over time. Most glass shops
will do an R&R for $100 or less, but usually won't guarantee they will not
break the glass if it is chipped or bullseyed.

HTH

Fred Munro
'91 200q  272k km