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10-22-2007, 01:15 AM
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Windshield Seal Replacement
the windshield seal on my 84 300D is leaking like crazy all along the bottom of the windshield. I've stuffed towels into the tight space between the dash and windshield as a temporary fix.
Should I get this repaired by a MB mechanic or at an auto glass shop? Or is there anyone in the Seattle / Puget Sound area that knows the procedure and wants to help? 
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10-22-2007, 04:49 AM
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Auto glass shop should be fine.
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10-22-2007, 04:52 AM
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Auto glass shop should be fine. You might want to provide a new seal, click on buy parts above.
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10-22-2007, 10:59 AM
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Where about in the PNW are you. I'm in Corvallis, and my shop uses a company called The Glass Man, and we've had good luck with him, and he does a good job. I need to have the rear window resealed in my 240 as well as a new windsheild in my wagon. Maybe we can hit him up for a deal on several jobs.
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Andrew '04 Jetta TDI Wagon  '82 300TD ~ Winnie ~ Sold '77 300D ~ Sold
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10-22-2007, 11:02 AM
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This isn't rocket science, especially to folks who do this for a living. As with many jobs, it is technique sensitive. Find a glass shop who is familiar with replacing the glass on these cars, along with the proper trim installation.
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Jimmy L. '05 Acura TL 6MT  2001 ML430 My Spare Gone: '95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black '85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White '80 240D 154K "China"  Scar engine installed'81 300TD 240K "Smash" '80 240D 230K "The Squash" '81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John
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10-22-2007, 03:19 PM
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I'm just about to have this done. The lowest price I have found is $209 for a new windsheld (mine is all chipped up) and labor, I am providing the seal.
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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver 1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver 1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine
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10-22-2007, 03:31 PM
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seattle
hi--
i'm in seattle and will need to do this someday on the wagon. if you want to try it together, send me a message! -noah
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1980 300D (non-turbo, 421k miles) 1984 300TD (turbo, 305k miles) 1985 Vanagon (170k miles)
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10-22-2007, 08:18 PM
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10-22-2007, 09:37 PM
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I take it the windshield on a W126 is glued in place correct? There is no seal available for it....like there is for a W123. My glass is pitted and rough and it leaks along the top....so I need replacement.
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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-  '15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800) '17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k) '09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k) '13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k) '01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km) '16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)
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10-22-2007, 10:46 PM
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Use your insurance, if you have glass coverage its great. Thats what you pay them for.
Just tell them its pitted and you can't see out of it, or that it has a crack in it.
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1999 SL500 1969 280SE 2023 Ram 1500 2007 Tiara 3200
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10-22-2007, 10:49 PM
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ANybody have a price from someone for replacing the seal and reusing your glass? Mine seems to be leaking, too.
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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century  OBK #55 1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles 2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles 2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles
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10-22-2007, 10:51 PM
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Jimmy L. '05 Acura TL 6MT 2001 ML430 My Spare Gone: '95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black '85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White '80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed'81 300TD 240K "Smash" '80 240D 230K "The Squash" '81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John
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10-22-2007, 11:44 PM
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 Its true though, when I drive into the direction of the sun, I can barely see out of the window it has such bad pitting and haze....  I really wish I had new glass!
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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life- '15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800) '17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k) '09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k) '13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k) '01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km) '16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)
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10-23-2007, 12:26 AM
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All of the aftermarket seals I have seen were poorly made esp in the corners and leak, unless the installer uses some sealant. Most installers order the aftermarket so tell them you will supply the gasket and you expect a discount for them not having to buy the gasket (and they lose some profit
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10-23-2007, 12:31 AM
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