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Re: It ain't supposed to be brown.... (archive)

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Posted by Tim in N. FL on July 30, 2001 at 02:26:05:

In Reply to: It ain't supposed to be brown.... posted by Jeff D. on July 29, 2001 at 22:30:05:

Jeff,
You've inspired me...I've now added this chore to my project list. Your photos are convincing enough to make me want to try it! Looks good...

Cheers,
Tim
87 535is (with the dreaded brown window seals)


I got tired of looking at that nasty brown windshield gasket seal and broke down and replaced it. I asked when I was at the "Stealer's" parts counter and all he said I needed was lots of silicone lubricant. They of course didn't sell it. I went to my local parts store and told them what I was doing, what I needed, and what the stealer told me. The closest thing he said he had was Liquid Wrench w/Teflon.

Bavauto sells a tool that's supposed to make the insertion easier but it cost's $20 and I needed the instant gratification. Plus I read on here once that it could be done with a nice big flat-head screwdriver. The more lubricant you use, the easier it is. Took me about 1 hour to do the front and back. Anyways, the difference is phenomenal. All together, it cost me about $40 for the gaskets and lube. I could have gotten the gaskets cheaper if I had mail ordered them, but I was working on a wim. Here's a few pix.








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