Just wanted to get some opinions as to the best way to handle this. When the stallion was repainted, both front and rear windshields were removed, and when re-installed, new gaskets were used (purchased from RPS). The glass was installed by the painters, not a glass shop. Problem now is, the front windshield leaks on both sides (near the top, water comes in around the trim next to the headliner just down a little from the front pillar on both sides). I also suspect the rear is leaking too cause I found water inside the trunk in the drivers side fender well. What is the best way at this point to address this. Take it to a glass shop (who I'm sure won't be thrilled to work on it since they did not install the glass), or is this something I can "try" to address. I'm not sure how the alum. trim pops out of the gasket (and some of it actually is loose and is not seated properly), but if I could get it out without damage, I could perhaps apply some sealant around the outside edge below the trim. Any suggestions?
Some more experienced guys will probably give you good advice but maybe it'll also be helpful to hear about the problems a "first-timer" had. I installed the front and rear glass and managed to get it done with no leaks but not without damage to the trim. If it were mine, and its leaking at the top, I'd try to seal it up without removing the trim or glass. Roll the rubber gasket away from the outside of the pinch weld and get a small amount of sealant down in there all the way around the top and sides. Watch for any rusted areas of the pinch weld. Mine needed a little extra sealant in one area. On the back glass, since you don't know where its leaking, I'd also do the same treatment all the way around between the gasket and glass. My trim came off without damage to it but some of the clips were damaged. Most, or all, of the replacement clips do NOT work right so, if you do remove the trim, save your old clips. If some are bent a little you can probably get them back in shape and re-use them. Good chance that your trim isn't tight now because the guys reused damaged clips or the misfit repros. I didn't save my old ones and had to use the aftermarket clips and my trim got a couple of small dents going back on.
I took a look at the Mustang/Ford glass replacement article (thanks Tody). If I had to guess (based on where the water seems to be coming in), it's between the rubber gasket and the body (as shown in photo 7 & 8). Of course, to get to that area, the windshield trim would need to be removed. And as it was pointed out, I'm sure some of the clips are either damaged or missing because it's loose in several areas. Thanks for the help thus far...!
After repaint and having the body shop reinstall the front and rear glass (with new FoMoCo gaskets) on mine I had leaks at the top of each. Had a local auto glass place come out and remove the trim and reseal. Cost $75 and they still leak. I gave up.
I am entertaining the thought of only using the gasketts front and rear. She is never going to be in the weather while I have her...
Maybe -Maybe not! If u don't ever take the car out of the garage then that's an accurate statement. If u drive it any distance u can't really say if it will get wet B4 u get it back undercover. U may leave home and it's beautiful wx conditions, a few hours later it maybe storming. It's happen to me on more than one occassion.
Yea. I realize that mother nature can be sneaky lol. I really don't see me driving it anywhere out side of my very small town. If it goes out of town it will be on a trailor and covered. Like I said, just entertaining the thought.
They make a liquid type sealant that will possibly fix your problem. Your glass shop will likely have it or can get it. It comes in a small pint can and comes with a small pump that screws onto the top. Providing everything is clean you simply pump as much of the sealant in as needed. It flows very good. I always lift the rubber around the edge of the glass and pump some between the glass and rubber also. The pump comes with a steel tube and a flat tip that slides easily under the rubber. I believe the number for the windshield sealer is CRL1716 or 3M#08633 and I think it should come with the pump but be sure to ask. I've never found anything that works any better than this. It's always better if it's used with a fresh I stall. It'll probably all depend on if they have put any other types of sealer in it. The only other thing I can say is good luck. This is not a fun job. Oh...and the moldings will have to come off. Dont waste your time if you're not going to take them off.
If you carry it on an open trailer it can't be covered while traveling. If you have an enclosed trailer then you're set.
