Re: oozing windshield sealant

["David Teitelbaum <jtrealty@xxxx>" <jtrealty@xxxx>]

If you think your windshield (windscreen) is leaking test it with a 
water hose. If it leaks in general a repair is not really recommended. 
The best course of action is to remove the windscreen, clean 
everything and reinstall. I have seen where a windscreen "slid down" 
past the 2 little clips on the bottom, leaked at the top and cracked 
at the bottom. This should not be attempted by anyone without a lot of 
experience, there is a chance of breaking the windscreen and if not 
reinstalled correctly it will just leak anyway. In most big cities you 
can find a service that will come to you house and do the job in 20 
min while you watch. It is also a very messy job if you aren't careful 
with the sealant. Should cost somewhere around $100, a lot cheaper 
then breaking the thing! While it's out it's a great time to clean up 
areas of the car you can't normaly get to.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "K Creason" <dmc4687@xxxx> wrote:
> Q: I've had wet carpets in the past; and now I've noticed what looks 
like
> tar oozing from underneath the windshield into the interior side of 
the car.
> Could this have oozed out and created a leak point? How can one 
tell? Can I
> take this to a shop and have it reseated?
> 
> Thanks,
> Kevin