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bigfinmopar00
Posted 2008-12-29 2:43 PM (#157122)
Subject: Window Leaks!


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Location: Banks, Oregon		On my 59 Dodge both the windshield and back window seem to leak. I know that the factory seals are super hard to find. Do I have any other options?
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57chizler
Posted 2008-12-29 4:32 PM (#157128 - in reply to #157122)
Subject: RE: Window Leaks!



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Location: NorCal		Are you sure the rubber gaskets are the leak source? The channels below the gaskets often rust through and let water in.

Crawl under the dash and in the trunk with a flashlight while somebody outside floods the area with a garden hose.

Edited by 57chizler 2008-12-29 4:33 PM
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big m
Posted 2008-12-29 5:38 PM (#157133 - in reply to #157122)
Subject: Re: Window Leaks!



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Location: Williams California		Another place these cars often leak is through the holes where the windshield and rear glass lower moldings hardware comes through. There should be a blob of sealer in place before the nuts are tightened down.

Many times when the glass or trim is replaced, the sealer is a forgotten step. ---John

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bigfinmopar00
Posted 2008-12-29 9:00 PM (#157171 - in reply to #157122)
Subject: RE: Window Leaks!


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Location: Banks, Oregon		Thanks guys! Last time it rained I noticed that water was coming down the front firewall near the pedals. In the rear it runs down the package tray, pooling on the floor under the rear seat area. (I think that is where it is coming from back there, I need to pull the package tray covering out to see for sure.)
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Chrome58
Posted 2008-12-30 4:46 AM (#157208 - in reply to #157122)
Subject: Re: Window Leaks!



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Location: Belgium, 40 miles south of Brussels		You need Mopar Master Tech booklet number 111, I have it in french and it is quite complete on how to get rid of all water and air leaks. Actually, you can read it online here : http://www.imperialclub.com/Repair/Lit/Master/111/index.htm

Edited by Chrome58 2008-12-30 4:48 AM
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345 DeSoto
Posted 2008-12-30 8:22 AM (#157224 - in reply to #157122)
Subject: Re: Window Leaks!



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Location: Skaneateles,NY(summer)/Port St.Lucie,FL(winter)		PM sent...your problem is over
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bigfinmopar00
Posted 2008-12-31 7:25 PM (#157432 - in reply to #157122)
Subject: Re: Window Leaks!


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Location: Banks, Oregon		Thanks for the help guys! That link that Chrome58 put on here is pretty neat to read through, and thanks for the email 345 Desoto! I think you guys have helped me out alot! Maybe now I can get this old girl all sealed back up!
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sermey
Posted 2009-01-01 5:57 AM (#157470 - in reply to #157122)
Subject: RE: Window Leaks!


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You absolutely don't need to know where the Leak is, when the water comes from outside. Once the found Leak is repaired, next time comes another Leak at another Location - the rubber being old and partally cracked.

I would lift the Rubber just a little bit all around outside (can use a small Screw-Driver) and apply  black Silicon Sealer. Then removing instantly the overflow, if needed with a Knife when dryed out. All actual and coming Leaks should be blocked in one operation, not seeing anything at all.:)

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