Since W115 rear windshield seals can't be bought from the dealer or classic center right now, I was forced to use a aftermarket seal. The classic center had no true ETA for them. I tried a URO seal but that was junk, don't even bother buying one. Then a forum member(benzmizer) that lives in the Philippines was able to locate a FEBI seal and he was kind enough to ship it to me. The FEBI seal was of much better quality.

W115 rear glass is very tricky to install so it took a few tires for me to get it in.

I learned that when you position the glass on the car don't try and make all 4 corners perfect, because the glass will shift as you pull the rope through. Position the glass so that one side of the glass looks good, the other side will look bad but don't worry just yet. Once you begin to pull the rope through the opposite side will have already adjusted itself in the correct spot. Also, start your rope at the bottom of the window and go around the glass using the one side of the rope, atleast thats what worked best for me.

Good luck to anyone that tries this.

I think it would be a much easier job if we were able to get OEM seals.

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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

GONE but not forgotten
1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...e485-1-2-1.jpg

looks good bud, glad you finally got it in... i found the water pump with seal (box didnt survive) , let me know if you still need it

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1962 220S
1966 200 Diesel
1981 300TD Wagon
1984 500SL
1989 560SEC Euro

Thanks Chris, im glad the seal held the trim.

Yes I do need that water pump, I drove it around today and it still leaks. I'll shoot you an email.

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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

GONE but not forgotten
1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...e485-1-2-1.jpg

This gives me hope that I can do these jobs myself after NEVER having a successful installation by a professional. It seems like the professionals ALWAYS damage the OEM seals and then you can take them back 6 times and they STILL leak!

I have a hunch that FEBI is the company that makes the seals for Mercedes, and I am curious if this is true.

Well its a 2 person job, someone has to be on the outside applying pressure and getting that outer lip of the seal pulled outwards.

I don't think FEBI makes the Mercedes seals, I think its Lemforder.

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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

GONE but not forgotten
1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...e485-1-2-1.jpg

Cool. My roommate wants me to help him replace the windshield and gasket in his 1962 220S. This will be good practice for me.

Lemforder, huh? I wish I knew for sure what the OEM brands are as I could probably find one from an parts supplier for MUCH less than the dealer and it would be the same part minus the star logo.

Yeah I think Lemforder is a better brand, about as close to OEM as you can get.

Good luck!!

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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

GONE but not forgotten
1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...e485-1-2-1.jpg

Looks great, want to do mine? LOL

Would be great to know how the 220S seal goes. I picked up some Febi seals front/rear (while I still can)

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63 220S W111
76 300D W115
2013 VW JSW TDI M6

previously-
73 280 SEL 4.5
86 300E 5 speed
2010 VW Jetta TDI M6