Windshield lower seal - W126
 

The lower seal on the windshield of the 500SE (same problem on my 420SE) has become extremely nasty. Perished rubber, rusted internal metal and general advanced rot.

Any idea:

• What this seal is called, or even a part number?
• What it's likely to cost?
• Whether a generic replacement is available, or will I have to spend huige bux to get a genuine MB one?

Any info most welcome.

This is the wretch in question - along the bottom of the glass:
http://www.cubicsecond.org/images/web/seallocat.jpg

Here's a close-up (of a good portion):
http://www.cubicsecond.org/images/web/sealdetail.jpg

And this, for what it's worth, is the apparent cross-section of the thing:
http://www.cubicsecond.org/images/web/winshieldseal.gif

A part name or number and/or likely price would help a lot. I'll probably buy the thing in Europe, but a likely US price will be a useful guide.

Many thanks in advance,

CD