Side window seal

Post by **Velocemitch** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:36 pm

I'm just about to replace the rear side window with a new sealing rubber.
Question is do you need to use a sealing compound and if so what sort?.

The existing rubber has perished but there was some softish sealer stuck on the glass, which I have cleaned off. Looked a bit like Sikoflex?.

Post by **Jefftav** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:10 pm

Someone will tell you for sure but it might depend on the condition of the window aperture.

Post by **Velocemitch** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:49 am

The aperture is pretty good, remarkably good to be honest.

Post by **alzax3** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:08 am

It shouldn't need anything (just make sure the glass is 'squeeky clean' first) - I've found doing windscreens that they sometimes leak a little - in which case a quick squirt of 'seaking sealer' (Captain Tolley's) soon sorts them out. Using Sikoflex or silicone is more of a 'bodge solution, but almost certainly does the trick!

Post by **ASL642** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:14 am

The original "sealer" used was Dum Dum - looks rather like black plasticine. A small sausage of this run along the channel before the rubber strip is put in. Available in a tin from all morris suppliers.

Post by **Velocemitch** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:40 pm

OK, I will look out for some Dum Dum, though it's all fairly clean and smooth so I imagine it would be fine without if I can't find any locally.
Cheers

Post by **plastic_orange** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:17 pm

I've fitted with and without the sealer you mention. With - seals fine, Without - loose window and leaks - had to redo.
Use a proper sealant material designed for car windows - check ebay for suppliers.

Pete