fitting glass

[gypo]

Ive got a sliding side window to fit, got it of yellowbus, he was kind enough to send me the window rubber. It looks used but in goood condition, will it be ok to re-use this or do i need to buy new?
cheers people
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[faggie]

if it not showing any cracking or perishing i would use it but i would use sealant behind the rubber as you dont want water sitting behind seal and rotting window frame out

[jamesc76]

Dont use silicone behind um, thats a bodge! For the cost of new rubber fit it with new, the rubber is designed to stop all ingress of water! Paint the raw edge of steel dont matter what colour as long as its covered!

[gypo]

Ok thanks both. Were is the best place to buy it from?
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[petermoore]

I agree with James. Try Alan Schofields Or VW Heritage.

[jamesc76]

I get all mine from Schofields never had a problem with um!

[gypo]

Ok new rubbers it is!
Cheers
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[faggie]

i would still use sealant behind the new rubbers but only proper windscreen sealant not silicon i have done this on all my cars in a few years time the new windscreen rubber can shrink and let water behind the rubber rotting out the corner of your window frame , this is unnoticeable from the outside of your van till its to late, leaving you with an expensive repair bill , if you use proper windscreen sealant this stays flexible stopping water getting behind the seal and stopping rust starting , the best seals are either genuine vw or status vw

[jamesc76]

If you fit them properly there is no need for any sealant, I have fitted 100's of windows and never had a problem, like I say in my signature Im only a mechanic so what would I know!!!

[dansimpson]

Dont use silicone behind um, thats a bodge! For the cost of new rubber fit it with new, the rubber is designed to stop all ingress of water! Paint the raw edge of steel dont matter what colour as long as its covered!

Definition of bodge = make a mess of, destroy, ruin

IMHO addding silicone, especially something like weathermate wont be a bodge, might not be makers recommended, but certainly wont "make a mess of, destroy or ruin"

Dan

[gypo]

Update... ok so ive got a new rubber! is it as easy as it looks fitting it?
any tips will be greatfully received, a walk thru would be good
cheers
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[jamesc76]

you need a diamond lacing tool if its the type of rubber with the filler strip in the middle, plus bung it in a bucket of hot water for a good 10~20 mins to soften it up!

[gypo]

you need a diamond lacing tool if its the type of rubber with the filler strip in the middle, plus bung it in a bucket of hot water for a good 10~20 mins to soften it up!

diamond lacing tool What the blithering heck is one of them? I thought i just needed a good strong piece of string?
cheers
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[faggie]

you only need the tool if you have caravelle style rubbers with the finishing trim , otherwise use electrical wire as its stronger than string and wont cut into your new seals, yes its dead easy fitting windows my mrs can even do it

[gypo]

you only need the tool if you have caravelle style rubbers with the finishing trim , otherwise use electrical wire as its stronger than string and wont cut into your new seals, yes its dead easy fitting windows my mrs can even do it

just checked the bag with the seal in it and it has the insert so it looks like i will need the tool thing is they are like £15-£20 i didnt pay that for the window! im only going to use it once isnt there another way around not using the tool?
cheers
G