Front windshield leaking...

bugz · 02-15-2008, 06:34 PM

Ok so my question is, is there a fix for this? its leaking from the outside in, I dont want to call a glass company, maybe some of you pro's could help me out, thanks in advance.

*wood1* · 02-15-2008, 07:09 PM

Spray soapy water around the outside perimeter of the windshield, under the rubber trim. Blow compressed air around the inside of the glass and you should be able to pin point your leak. You should be able to lift the rubber moulding and seal the leak (after cleaning the area and drying it completely) Use primerless urethane to seal it. You can get a tube of it at the glass shop or parts store.

Use lots of soapy water and if you don't have any compressed air, you shold be able to turn on the heater blower and shut the windows and doors to find the leak. Compressed air works better.

Good luck.

fordnut71 · 02-16-2008, 10:59 AM

a squart bottle with coloured water. just use food dye.

jodyfowler3 · 04-21-2010, 01:13 PM

I have the same problem, only i dont need to replace the windshield cause there is now cracks. Problem i am having is moulding is coming off around the winshield.cause from deteriation can i replace the moulding without having a new windshield. All the windshield repair facilitys want me to replace the windshield, just dont understand why they cant take my winshield out and replace the moulding.

KobeJ05 · 04-21-2010, 04:50 PM

duct tape?

Carguy3J · 04-21-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jodyfowler3

I have the same problem, only i dont need to replace the windshield cause there is now cracks. Problem i am having is moulding is coming off around the winshield.cause from deteriation can i replace the moulding without having a new windshield. All the windshield repair facilitys want me to replace the windshield, just dont understand why they cant take my winshield out and replace the moulding.

Umm, because it's 16 years old, and so is the urethane holding it in. It's a crap shoot as to whether or not it will come out in one piece, or break. You might be able to talk one of them into trying, if you let them know up front that you know it could break, and that you won't hold them responsible if it does. I would still plan/budget for a new one, becuase there is a good chance it will break.

KobeJ05 · 04-21-2010, 06:15 PM

call around they have cheap windsheild places. i paid 127 bucks for the one on my 94. thats new too and with installed.

02-15-2008, 06:34 PM	#1
bugz Wannabe Elite Explorer Norfolk, Virginia 1992 Explorer Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 16 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Front windshield leaking... Ok so my question is, is there a fix for this? its leaking from the outside in, I dont want to call a glass company, maybe some of you pro's could help me out, thanks in advance.

02-15-2008, 07:09 PM	#2
wood1 Elite Explorer North of Ottawa '93 XLT, Cayman Green RIP Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,042 Vehicle Specs	Spray soapy water around the outside perimeter of the windshield, under the rubber trim. Blow compressed air around the inside of the glass and you should be able to pin point your leak. You should be able to lift the rubber moulding and seal the leak (after cleaning the area and drying it completely) Use primerless urethane to seal it. You can get a tube of it at the glass shop or parts store. Use lots of soapy water and if you don't have any compressed air, you shold be able to turn on the heater blower and shut the windows and doors to find the leak. Compressed air works better. Good luck. __________________ Ribs. I had ribs for lunch, that's why I'm doing this. List of useful TTB Threads

04-21-2010, 04:50 PM	#5
KobeJ05 Wannabe Elite Explorer Marina, CA 1994 explorer 157k miles Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 442 Vehicle Specs	duct tape? __________________ My Explorer http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg535/sca...=640&ysize=640 http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg204/sca...=640&ysize=640

04-21-2010, 06:15 PM	#7
KobeJ05 Wannabe Elite Explorer Marina, CA 1994 explorer 157k miles Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 442 Vehicle Specs	call around they have cheap windsheild places. i paid 127 bucks for the one on my 94. thats new too and with installed. __________________ My Explorer http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg535/sca...=640&ysize=640 http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg204/sca...=640&ysize=640

02-16-2008, 10:59 AM	#3
fordnut71 Wannabe Elite Explorer oshawa, ontario. home 2 goverment motors canada 99 ex sport Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 392 Vehicle Specs	a squart bottle with coloured water. just use food dye.

04-21-2010, 01:13 PM	#4
jodyfowler3 Wannabe Elite Explorer seattle, wa 1994 XLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs	I have the same problem, only i dont need to replace the windshield cause there is now cracks. Problem i am having is moulding is coming off around the winshield.cause from deteriation can i replace the moulding without having a new windshield. All the windshield repair facilitys want me to replace the windshield, just dont understand why they cant take my winshield out and replace the moulding.