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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2020 11:14:22 GMT
I noticed on this old video of assembly of Rover P5s at Rovers factory that (at about 2 minutes) you can see a rear window being sealed with what looks like the trims already in place. You tube video. |
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Feb 7, 2020 10:29:47 GMT
It was sealed before and after fitting the trim and in fact its useful to put sealant before fitting the rubber. Its a really messy job!
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Feb 7, 2020 12:43:19 GMT
I don't put screen sealer between the rubber and glass until the screen is in with the trim fitted etc otherwise it gets real messy  |
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Post by tarnowl on Feb 8, 2020 10:37:05 GMT
I don't put screen sealer between the rubber and glass until the screen is in with the trim fitted etc otherwise it gets real messy I assume that you would suggest the same for the front windscreens? I am planning to change my front screen seal as it is perished and I am dreading it! I am waiting for the warmer weather to come before starting it!😬 |
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Feb 8, 2020 12:18:07 GMT
I don't put screen sealer between the rubber and glass until the screen is in with the trim fitted etc otherwise it gets real messy I assume that you would suggest the same for the front windscreens? I am planning to change my front screen seal as it is perished and I am dreading it! I am waiting for the warmer weather to come before starting it!😬 A wise man waiting for warm weather to fit a new seal  when cold the rubbers can tear because they cant stretch. Yes seal between the seal and glass when fitted! Just take your time you will be fine  |
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Post by tarnowl on Feb 8, 2020 13:26:32 GMT
I assume that you would suggest the same for the front windscreens? I am planning to change my front screen seal as it is perished and I am dreading it! I am waiting for the warmer weather to come before starting it!😬 A wise man waiting for warm weather to fit a new seal when cold the rubbers can tear because they cant stretch. Yes seal between the seal and glass when fitted! Just take your time you will be fine Is it not necessary to use a small amount in the groove first in order to adhere a little during placement?🤔 |
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Feb 8, 2020 14:56:42 GMT
A wise man waiting for warm weather to fit a new seal when cold the rubbers can tear because they cant stretch. Yes seal between the seal and glass when fitted! Just take your time you will be fine Is it not necessary to use a small amount in the groove first in order to adhere a little during placement?🤔 No leave the glass to rubber dry if you squirt sealer in the groove the rubber will slip all over the place and you will be in a mess! window sealer never sets! as DumDum is no longer available (thank you EU) try this for packing and fitting WOOLIES |
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Post by lagain on Feb 8, 2020 21:54:04 GMT
I hope that I never have to do a screen, but I know that Rover did not put enough sealent in or on when they built our cars. Mine was only 4 years old when I had her and the screens both leaked. Water collected in the dip by the jack, probably caused by the stainless trim not being sealed properly, so I drilled a hole so that it could run out !
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Post by Eric R on Feb 9, 2020 17:01:43 GMT
my P5B had substantial water lying in the same area and after the screen was professionally re-glazed it still did! There was a grommet there but the water caused some rust which resulted in a plate to cover it.
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Post by lagain on Feb 9, 2020 20:57:56 GMT
my P5B had substantial water lying in the same area and after the screen was professionally re-glazed it still did! There was a grommet there but the water caused some rust which resulted in a plate to cover it. They probably did not put any new sealant along the edge of the stainless trim and the paint. Where there is a join there needs to be sealant. Incidentally if you have a coupe, look at the rubber under front and back quarter lights, if water runs down the little windows there is only one place it can go, as the rubber sits below the trim, into the door ! Poor design ! |
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when cold the rubbers can tear because they cant stretch. 
