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Subject:Re: leaky windshield
From:Ben T <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Date:Sun, 31 May 2020 16:38:45 -0700

Have you considered the possibility that this new leak is unrelated to the windshield replacement?

Most leaks on the driver’s side originate from a failed seal of the radio antenna. Water will creep beyond the immediate area of the leak. I wouldn’t be so quick to point the finger at the windshield seal, unless you actually observe leak coming from that area.

BenT

> On May 31, 2020, at 12:30 PM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> hi all...
> 
> leaky windshield here... 6 months ago my wife's van had a cracked
> windshield.. she brought it to the mechanic who hired a windshield guy
> replacing the glass with new seal (from GW), he didn't use any sealant...
> and now it's leaking... (no rust around the windshield)
> - it leaks on the driver side corner, around the clutch pedal...
> the problem is the shop's more than 1000 miles from where we live... so
> drive it there for warranty repair is out...
> so here I am thinking about... I need your input for the best solution...
> thanks
> 
> 1. hire a another glass guy to pull out the windshield and replace the seal
> with sealant this time.
> 2. hire a another glass guys to pull out the windshield and the seal put
> the seal and glass back with sealant this time.
> 2. use some sort of clear caulking under the lip of the seal ... a DYI job
> by myself...
> 
> thanks again
> 
> dan

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