[W126 Coupe] Speaking of leaks...

[Axel Wulff]

Josh,

 

Unfortunately, I don't have a quick and cheap fix for that problem.

 

You could try to judiciously place a few drops of silicone sealant where you think the water is intruding. However, to gain access you'll need to remove at least a couple of the anodized aluminium trim pieces around the windshield (drivers side and the horizontal bar across the top) which could be a challenge to remove and reinstall without damage.

 

If your windshield has more than 50,000 miles on it, you may want to consider replacing it and get a new one professionally installed.

 

I paid less than $300 to replace my windshield a few years ago.

 

Regards,
Axel J. Wulff
610-731-5453 Cellular
610-572-4611 Home



 

> Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2009 15:34:09 -0700

> From: heyallen at null-ptr.net

> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com

> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Speaking of leaks...

> 

> Since we're already picking our member's heads about leaks, can anyone 

> speculate or suggest a course of action for me?

> 

> On my SD, I have had a dripping leak directly onto my left thigh when 

> driving in the rain.

> I finally got around to pulling the front headliner apart while waiting 

> to meet another owner a while back, and found that the water was coming 

> in along the windshield, just above the steering wheel, and had been 

> running across the headliner to the joint at the top of the A-pillar and 

> dripping out.

> 

> My question is about the best way to seal the leak around the windshield.

> 

> I haven't been able to confirm it, but there appears to be no gasket 

> around the front window, but rather that it's sealed in with the black 

> goop more common on later model cars. 

> If this is the case, how is the trim affixed, and how best to get in 

> there to either remove and replace the windshield, or to add more goop? 

> (I have a tube of 3M urethane window sealant that I'd picked up a good 

> while ago for a project that didn't happen.)

> 

> Any thoughts?

> 

> -Josh

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