Weather Strip Rips out When Installing Door Glas

[rneely]

I am installing all new weather strips on my M35A2. Per the manual I first install the new door weather strip and then push the window assembly past it and into the door. Problem is the force needed to push the window in also rips out the weather strip. Any ideas to save the weather strip? It ripped out all the snap fasteners so I need to get another weather strip and start over.

 

[dmetalmiki]

Do not use so much force, and try silicone or (better) use washing up liquid or a slimy soap.

 

[wrenchturner6238]

I had a hard time on my M931 getting it in as well. I have yet to do the other side but the way i was able to get one in was with a ribbon feeler blade ( used for adjusting valve rockers) and smaller screw drivers. Kinda work the window down while working the weather strip over the window frame. It still was not easy would help to have someone doing the install.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Yup, use some kind of guide. We have a VERY slim cutting board that we put wd-40 on and slide the window past, then pull the board out and wash down the streaks.

 

[wrenchturner6238]

That sounds like a good idea gimpyrobb. Thanks

 

[daytonatrbo]

Yup, use some kind of guide. We have a VERY slim cutting board that we put wd-40 on and slide the window past, then pull the board out and wash down the streaks.

Something like this?:



http://www.walmart.com/ip/4-Flexibl...lip-Base-Bend-Flex-Funnel-Pour-15x11/44885652


Both my trucks need new weather stripping in the doors. This will definitely come in handy.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Yup. The one we use is so thin you can almost see your hand behind it.

 

[rneely]

gimpyrobb thanks for the tip. I went to the dollar store and got two thin cutting boards for $1 and the window went in so easy it was like a hot knife through butter.