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308 GTB rear glass leak

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by LSU348, Jan 13, 2004.

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  1. LSU348

    LSU348 Formula 3

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    #1 LSU348, Jan 13, 2004
    I will be checking the right side of my rear glass. I suspect I will find a leak on the rear glass and possibly the right side window (not the door). Any tips for resealing the glass so it does not stick out like a sore thumb? I will be removing the whole side window panel anyway to remove a nasty looking old cell phone antenna.

    Thanks,

    -Mike
     
  2. Verell

    Verell F1 Veteran
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    #2 Verell, Jan 13, 2004
    Permatex makes a thin, flowable RTV for sealing window leaks.

    Use something thin like a dull knife blade to pry the rubber seal away from the glass, & use the plastic tip to put a very small amount into the gap between the rubber & the glass. If there's no rubber seal, then try to find the general area & see if there's a gap where you can work some of the RTV into it. Wipe off any excess.
     
  3. Newman

    Newman F1 World Champ
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    #3 Newman, Jan 14, 2004
    The quarter glass is a breeze to re and re and Im sure you will be shocked at the rust on the parcel shelf under the vinyl. I was and I know of another, same rust, same area but the back glass is a nightmare to get out.
     
  4. joeyy

    joeyy Karting

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    #4 joeyy, Jan 15, 2004
    be careful thet rear glass is a bit pricy. the rubber is a gasket that locks in place when the glass is pulled into itl and should fit tight. i had mine done by a profesional window guy and it took him a couple of tries but he did get it perfect with no goo involved.
     
  5. LSU348

    LSU348 Formula 3

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    #5 LSU348, Jan 16, 2004
    Well, I think my window and rear glass seals are good. Drove her to the house in the rain today (reasonably hard rain in Houston) and there were no leaks.

    I am starting to think one of my gas tank crossovers or other fuel seals may be leaking very lightly. Saw a thread about that somewhere. Not a horrid fuel smell but it is there - especially on the driver's side near the parcel shelf.

     

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