Windscreen seal help

Post by **Pepperami** » 07 Nov 2008, 09:31

I have just been on to VW to get a new windscreen seal. They have been discontinued and there is no stock showing anywhere.
Any idea's as to what to do? Anyone got any contacts?

I have already had the window out all metal rebuilt and screen put in using JK seal. Professionally! Had them back out to try and seal the screen but it is actually still pishing water. I was going to get a VW seal and get it all done again.

Post by **Cruz** » 07 Nov 2008, 09:35

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Post by **1664** » 07 Nov 2008, 09:45

Are you absolutely sure it's the windscreen letting in the water? There are plenty of other places for it to get in - especially now as you've had it all replaced and a new rubber.

Post by **Pepperami** » 07 Nov 2008, 09:53

Cheers cruz sorted.
Where else should i check Bren.

Post by **Cruz** » 07 Nov 2008, 10:26

Is it getting in through the wiper mounts? Or pillar Aerial mount?

Website · Post by **syncrosimon** » 07 Nov 2008, 10:50

The Bentley manual states that you should use a bead of sealant around the metal work prior to windscreen fitment, I have had two screens fitted, neither with sealant, and both leaked. I would imagine that the use of sealant makes it a messier job, so not popular with the fitters, and maybe now out of fashion due to bonded windscreens.

Post by **Nicola&Tony** » 07 Nov 2008, 13:01

The washer jets also get loose and let the rain in.

Tony

Post by **Pepperami** » 07 Nov 2008, 13:08

Checked the washer jets they appear ok. One of the windscreen wiper mounts has come away a little everything else seems to be in order.
Some water was by the gear lever so looks like it has come in from by the heater. ?????????

Post by **1664** » 07 Nov 2008, 15:20

On my old camper I removed the grills and there were all manner of rubber grommets missing and wires & pipes coming through unsealed holes. As mentioned also, washer jets, wipers etc. Water only needs a tiny hole to get in. Is the water in the footwells above or under the rubber matting? Tried looking for water 'runs' on bulkhead etc after a good hoseing?

I just think you should check everything before embarking on doing a job twice really.....

Post by **sln123** » 07 Nov 2008, 15:57

I had the same problem which resulted in a small rust hole in the floor. I bought a new screen seal (I was also told that VW no longer supply them but if you get your local van centre to seach there are a few dealers around the country with the odd one in stock) but it turned out to be my aerial. I tightened it up & sealed round it with black silkaflex and I no longer have a leak, plus I now have a spare obsolete (ish) front screen rubber for when mine does go.

Post by **lambrettalee** » 07 Nov 2008, 16:10

syncrosimon wrote:The Bentley manual states that you should use a bead of sealant around the metal work prior to windscreen fitment, I have had two screens fitted, neither with sealant, and both leaked. I would imagine that the use of sealant makes it a messier job, so not popular with the fitters, and maybe now out of fashion due to bonded windscreens.

i have personally fitted 5 screens in t25s and never used sealant and none have leaked , maybe ive been lucky

Post by **Rozzo** » 07 Nov 2008, 18:39

anyone needing windscreen rubbers etc. try ringing auto windscreen,, or auto glass or cab glass etc. as i'm sure they keep it on stock

number on yell.com or in yellow pages