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Originally Posted by t walgamuth
sure changing the gasket is good but expensive and the shop will not guarantee not to break the windshield. also i have found that even after a new windshield is installed sometimes the seal leaks and caulking is still in order.
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Gasket cost me $80+$30 for the MB sealant. The rear windsheild can be done in your driveway in about a day, depending on if you find rust. For the rear windsheild you need to chaulk the gasket in order to get it to seal. In the manual they give you the part # for the chaulk.
The W126 at least does not have a gasket up front, a seal is made with the sealent that is used. If you have glass coverage your insurance company will probably cover the windsheild if it is pitted. When I had mine done the guy said if it leaks bring it right back and he will fix it.
My concern with running a bead around the rear window is that water will probably get behind it causing more rust. That is already a rust prone area on these cars.