Creaky windshield fixed with windshield "rope"
#62
Looking at section 64 12 51 of the 993 Manual, it shows a procedure to seal the windshield using a "cartridge of isolation material" although it gives no part number so I don't know what it is. Looks like once the windshield is set, you fill the gap with this goop and press the rubber trim into the goop. My squeaky windshield has some dried goop that oozed out from the trim on the B pillar so I'm worried that when I come to pull the trim off, it will be glued in place and I'll rip the old trim and not be able to fit the new trim without removing all the dried goop.
Does it depend on who put the windshield in? What have others found trying to get the rubber trim off?
Last edited by IainM; 05-03-2013 at 08:02 PM. Reason: more details
#63
pics
ok ok feeding the beast.
heres pics
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...0sagcorner.JPG
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...1_goopooze.JPG
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...ewwOldrope.JPG
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...n1_%20goop.JPG
Is this contender for worst ever replacement job?
heres pics
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...0sagcorner.JPG
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...1_goopooze.JPG
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...ewwOldrope.JPG
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...n1_%20goop.JPG
Is this contender for worst ever replacement job?
#66
The rubber trim will not come out. My guess is, the PO stuffed the gap with rope and then ran a black mastic gun all round. And it still squeaks. It's going to be a hassle to get all that mastic out so I can fit my new rope and trim.
Perhaps the best I can do is fill in the sagging lower corners so the trim fits right.
Perhaps the best I can do is fill in the sagging lower corners so the trim fits right.
#67
I really hope that someone here can help you because seeing your pics made me feel your disillusionment.
I guess that cutting out the outer seal, removing the rope and the sealing material is the best way to go. And it will take you some time.
Buy a new outer seal and the rope (part # 996 541 903 00). I won't use sealing material.
Also have a look at this: https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...ar-window.html
I guess that cutting out the outer seal, removing the rope and the sealing material is the best way to go. And it will take you some time.
Buy a new outer seal and the rope (part # 996 541 903 00). I won't use sealing material.
Also have a look at this: https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...ar-window.html
#68
Goofball, keep an eye (ear, lol) on it and see how long it lasts. fwiw, the boys down at 200 N. Motorworks say they aren't too impressed the OEM kit and have a guy that will come by the shop, take out the windshield and work his mojo on it. Big price difference, however: $125. But apparently it's an 'almost forever' fix.
#69
I'd like to add a point on the creaking windshield. My car didn't have the problem when I bought it... But within the last year it started creaking and squeaking.
I cleaned under the outside rubber gasket with some Optimum brand spray cleaner wax remover, then used Opti Seal to lubricate underneath the gasket where it rests on the body.
No more squeak. It's disturbingly quiet now, since I grew to accept the squeaking as being normal.
I cleaned under the outside rubber gasket with some Optimum brand spray cleaner wax remover, then used Opti Seal to lubricate underneath the gasket where it rests on the body.
No more squeak. It's disturbingly quiet now, since I grew to accept the squeaking as being normal.
#70
Originally Posted by helmet993
I'd like to add a point on the creaking windshield. My car didn't have the problem when I bought it... But within the last year it started creaking and squeaking.
I cleaned under the outside rubber gasket with some Optimum brand spray cleaner wax remover, then used Opti Seal to lubricate underneath the gasket where it rests on the body.
No more squeak. It's disturbingly quiet now, since I grew to accept the squeaking as being normal.
I cleaned under the outside rubber gasket with some Optimum brand spray cleaner wax remover, then used Opti Seal to lubricate underneath the gasket where it rests on the body.
No more squeak. It's disturbingly quiet now, since I grew to accept the squeaking as being normal.
#73
Opti-Clean @Silver Surfer
I don't think you need to specifically use either product I used. I am an Optimum user for 'most' of my washing/detailing. I also like Blackfire products.
I think, as a test, you could use anything on your detailing shelf to clean under the rubber gasket, then use something else to provide some protection for the paint and treatment for the gasket...