Hi, Dielectric Grease IS silicone! I coat the rubber seal to water proof and during installtion! Campers tent spray at Wal-Mart is a cheaper substitute. Ed in Chicago
LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I had a similar problem with an opening rear quarter window w'strip - worked on it for hours as you mentioned with the same results. Then I had a windshield replaced in another car - talked to the technician - he took the problem parts and within 5 minutes had it together! I looked at the can of silicon he was using - it was a 3M product labelled Silicon Spray - he said there's silicone and then there's *Silicone* - he said WD40 is not pure enough - as is most other sprays. He gave me the can he was using and it lasted a long time. You can also use an oyster knife to work the w'strip into place - the blade is dull so it will not cut the rubber if used with care. I suggest you take the frame, glass and w'strip to a glass shop and ask if they will fix it for you - or perhaps they will give or sell a can of spray silicone. Good luck - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Cathey" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2007 2:26 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rear quarter window replacement '81 300TD >> I have tried soapy water, silicone grease, light tapping with a rubber >> mallet and lots of hand pressure trying to coax this seal into the >> channel. >> For more hours than I care to admit > > For general gentle prying I find an old carbon-steel butter > knife to be a very handy tool. Thin, strong, and flexible. > excellent for tucking and poking, not quite sharp enough to > cut if you use care. > > Otherwise, I have absolutely no clue. > > -- Jim > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.28/1122 - Release Date: > 11/10/2007 10:41 AM > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
