HELP my Jeeps Drowning
#11
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Re: HELP my Jeeps Drowning
O.K. so back in the gerage and strip it all again,
will sitka-flex calking work? the marine stuff,
what do you recomend??
,
i now have no leaking so i can just repeat with what adhesives??
that wont ruin the metal?
thanks,
johnp
Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:<41A65162.3F10CBCD@sympatico.ca>...
> I feel sorry for you.... RTV silicone just became your biggest
> nightmare, not friend today....
>
> The stuff will cure and out gas for months/years. The gas is acetic
> acid based. This will mix with any humidity or water and eat the steel
> frame. This will rot it away fast.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> "JohnE.P.--JEP" wrote:
> >
> > Harry,
> > my new replacement didnt come with the tape, so,
> > yes silicone became my friend today,,,,acualy rtv,silicone,
> > i dropped the windshield, and goodped all,,top and bottom, 9ll replace
> > in spring, if the sun comes back out,,,
> > then,,,got all back togeather,,,again,,,,,
> > used the hose, and low and behold more waterfalls inside,,,grrrrrrr,
> > so i finaly figured it was coming outove the winshield frame,
> > its leaking "in" from where the softop meets the frame channel,
> > ran out of caalking so i have to wait till tommorrow,
> > but at least now i know where one of the major ones are,
> > ,
> > oh i drilled out the corners of my windshield frame on the inside,
> > to let the water drain,,,alot of water,,
> > ,
> > thanks all, for the support,
> > johnp
> >
> > "HarryS" <NoSpam.com> wrote in message news:<S8OdnaJ6wtPIVTjcRVn-rQ@comcast.com>...
> > > First try adjusting the bar to allow the window to pull back further to
> > > compress the gasket and check your wiper motor cover ensure it is up tight
> > > in the lip of the gasket this assists in compressing the gasket against the
> > > top and bottom of the window.
> > >
> > > If all else fails and you do not need to drop your windshield silicone can
> > > be your friend. Remove the gasket, run a bead around the complete
> > > circumference of the dash mating area, replace the gasket, and do the same
> > > around the bottom of the windshield. I did this on my CJ when it came time
> > > to replace the gasket because aftermarket gaskets are not as good as the
> > > OEMs. It should be as leak proof as a frogs butt.
> > >
> > > HarryS
> > >
> > > "JohnE.P.--JEP" <scopenutt@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > news:4c777fae.0411242003.743461c7@posting.google.c om...
> > > > OK i need help, its raining like crazy and going to for the next five
> > > > monthes,
> > > > my cowl/winshield gasket was toast so i went and bought a new one at
> > > > olymic 4X4
> > > > (90YJ) i unhooked all my crap on the winshield,,bars,,and inside plates,
> > > > softtop bars, rolled the top back, dropped the winshield unscrewed the old
> > > > one,
> > > > cleaned it all out dryed it all,
> > > > then replaced it with the new one, making shure ithe lips were into the
> > > > gasket
> > > > and it was seated correctly,
> > > > tilted the windshield back up and re-assembled it all,
> > > > so now its been sitting outside in the pouring rain and ya you guessed it,
> > > > my floor-boards are soaked,,and carpet, im dripping water from under the
> > > > dash
> > > > and
> > > > from the corners by the plates above the speakers,
> > > > ,
> > > > i need help,,or my dash is gonna rot, or give up the electrical ghost,
> > > > ,
> > > > was i supposed to calk behind the outside lip?
> > > > was i supposed to calk anywhere on the gasket,,top,,bottom??
> > > > ,
> > > > help, please,
> > > > John Pike,
> > > > email me at scope_addict "at" verizon "dot" net
> > > > or here,
> > > > anything quick would be most apriciated,, thanks again
will sitka-flex calking work? the marine stuff,
what do you recomend??
,
i now have no leaking so i can just repeat with what adhesives??
that wont ruin the metal?
thanks,
johnp
Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:<41A65162.3F10CBCD@sympatico.ca>...
> I feel sorry for you.... RTV silicone just became your biggest
> nightmare, not friend today....
>
> The stuff will cure and out gas for months/years. The gas is acetic
> acid based. This will mix with any humidity or water and eat the steel
> frame. This will rot it away fast.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> "JohnE.P.--JEP" wrote:
> >
> > Harry,
> > my new replacement didnt come with the tape, so,
> > yes silicone became my friend today,,,,acualy rtv,silicone,
> > i dropped the windshield, and goodped all,,top and bottom, 9ll replace
> > in spring, if the sun comes back out,,,
> > then,,,got all back togeather,,,again,,,,,
> > used the hose, and low and behold more waterfalls inside,,,grrrrrrr,
> > so i finaly figured it was coming outove the winshield frame,
> > its leaking "in" from where the softop meets the frame channel,
> > ran out of caalking so i have to wait till tommorrow,
> > but at least now i know where one of the major ones are,
> > ,
> > oh i drilled out the corners of my windshield frame on the inside,
> > to let the water drain,,,alot of water,,
> > ,
> > thanks all, for the support,
> > johnp
> >
> > "HarryS" <NoSpam.com> wrote in message news:<S8OdnaJ6wtPIVTjcRVn-rQ@comcast.com>...
> > > First try adjusting the bar to allow the window to pull back further to
> > > compress the gasket and check your wiper motor cover ensure it is up tight
> > > in the lip of the gasket this assists in compressing the gasket against the
> > > top and bottom of the window.
> > >
> > > If all else fails and you do not need to drop your windshield silicone can
> > > be your friend. Remove the gasket, run a bead around the complete
> > > circumference of the dash mating area, replace the gasket, and do the same
> > > around the bottom of the windshield. I did this on my CJ when it came time
> > > to replace the gasket because aftermarket gaskets are not as good as the
> > > OEMs. It should be as leak proof as a frogs butt.
> > >
> > > HarryS
> > >
> > > "JohnE.P.--JEP" <scopenutt@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > news:4c777fae.0411242003.743461c7@posting.google.c om...
> > > > OK i need help, its raining like crazy and going to for the next five
> > > > monthes,
> > > > my cowl/winshield gasket was toast so i went and bought a new one at
> > > > olymic 4X4
> > > > (90YJ) i unhooked all my crap on the winshield,,bars,,and inside plates,
> > > > softtop bars, rolled the top back, dropped the winshield unscrewed the old
> > > > one,
> > > > cleaned it all out dryed it all,
> > > > then replaced it with the new one, making shure ithe lips were into the
> > > > gasket
> > > > and it was seated correctly,
> > > > tilted the windshield back up and re-assembled it all,
> > > > so now its been sitting outside in the pouring rain and ya you guessed it,
> > > > my floor-boards are soaked,,and carpet, im dripping water from under the
> > > > dash
> > > > and
> > > > from the corners by the plates above the speakers,
> > > > ,
> > > > i need help,,or my dash is gonna rot, or give up the electrical ghost,
> > > > ,
> > > > was i supposed to calk behind the outside lip?
> > > > was i supposed to calk anywhere on the gasket,,top,,bottom??
> > > > ,
> > > > help, please,
> > > > John Pike,
> > > > email me at scope_addict "at" verizon "dot" net
> > > > or here,
> > > > anything quick would be most apriciated,, thanks again
#12
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Re: HELP my Jeeps Drowning
O.K. so back in the gerage and strip it all again,
will sitka-flex calking work? the marine stuff,
what do you recomend??
,
i now have no leaking so i can just repeat with what adhesives??
that wont ruin the metal?
thanks,
johnp
Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:<41A65162.3F10CBCD@sympatico.ca>...
> I feel sorry for you.... RTV silicone just became your biggest
> nightmare, not friend today....
>
> The stuff will cure and out gas for months/years. The gas is acetic
> acid based. This will mix with any humidity or water and eat the steel
> frame. This will rot it away fast.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> "JohnE.P.--JEP" wrote:
> >
> > Harry,
> > my new replacement didnt come with the tape, so,
> > yes silicone became my friend today,,,,acualy rtv,silicone,
> > i dropped the windshield, and goodped all,,top and bottom, 9ll replace
> > in spring, if the sun comes back out,,,
> > then,,,got all back togeather,,,again,,,,,
> > used the hose, and low and behold more waterfalls inside,,,grrrrrrr,
> > so i finaly figured it was coming outove the winshield frame,
> > its leaking "in" from where the softop meets the frame channel,
> > ran out of caalking so i have to wait till tommorrow,
> > but at least now i know where one of the major ones are,
> > ,
> > oh i drilled out the corners of my windshield frame on the inside,
> > to let the water drain,,,alot of water,,
> > ,
> > thanks all, for the support,
> > johnp
> >
> > "HarryS" <NoSpam.com> wrote in message news:<S8OdnaJ6wtPIVTjcRVn-rQ@comcast.com>...
> > > First try adjusting the bar to allow the window to pull back further to
> > > compress the gasket and check your wiper motor cover ensure it is up tight
> > > in the lip of the gasket this assists in compressing the gasket against the
> > > top and bottom of the window.
> > >
> > > If all else fails and you do not need to drop your windshield silicone can
> > > be your friend. Remove the gasket, run a bead around the complete
> > > circumference of the dash mating area, replace the gasket, and do the same
> > > around the bottom of the windshield. I did this on my CJ when it came time
> > > to replace the gasket because aftermarket gaskets are not as good as the
> > > OEMs. It should be as leak proof as a frogs butt.
> > >
> > > HarryS
> > >
> > > "JohnE.P.--JEP" <scopenutt@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > news:4c777fae.0411242003.743461c7@posting.google.c om...
> > > > OK i need help, its raining like crazy and going to for the next five
> > > > monthes,
> > > > my cowl/winshield gasket was toast so i went and bought a new one at
> > > > olymic 4X4
> > > > (90YJ) i unhooked all my crap on the winshield,,bars,,and inside plates,
> > > > softtop bars, rolled the top back, dropped the winshield unscrewed the old
> > > > one,
> > > > cleaned it all out dryed it all,
> > > > then replaced it with the new one, making shure ithe lips were into the
> > > > gasket
> > > > and it was seated correctly,
> > > > tilted the windshield back up and re-assembled it all,
> > > > so now its been sitting outside in the pouring rain and ya you guessed it,
> > > > my floor-boards are soaked,,and carpet, im dripping water from under the
> > > > dash
> > > > and
> > > > from the corners by the plates above the speakers,
> > > > ,
> > > > i need help,,or my dash is gonna rot, or give up the electrical ghost,
> > > > ,
> > > > was i supposed to calk behind the outside lip?
> > > > was i supposed to calk anywhere on the gasket,,top,,bottom??
> > > > ,
> > > > help, please,
> > > > John Pike,
> > > > email me at scope_addict "at" verizon "dot" net
> > > > or here,
> > > > anything quick would be most apriciated,, thanks again
will sitka-flex calking work? the marine stuff,
what do you recomend??
,
i now have no leaking so i can just repeat with what adhesives??
that wont ruin the metal?
thanks,
johnp
Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:<41A65162.3F10CBCD@sympatico.ca>...
> I feel sorry for you.... RTV silicone just became your biggest
> nightmare, not friend today....
>
> The stuff will cure and out gas for months/years. The gas is acetic
> acid based. This will mix with any humidity or water and eat the steel
> frame. This will rot it away fast.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> "JohnE.P.--JEP" wrote:
> >
> > Harry,
> > my new replacement didnt come with the tape, so,
> > yes silicone became my friend today,,,,acualy rtv,silicone,
> > i dropped the windshield, and goodped all,,top and bottom, 9ll replace
> > in spring, if the sun comes back out,,,
> > then,,,got all back togeather,,,again,,,,,
> > used the hose, and low and behold more waterfalls inside,,,grrrrrrr,
> > so i finaly figured it was coming outove the winshield frame,
> > its leaking "in" from where the softop meets the frame channel,
> > ran out of caalking so i have to wait till tommorrow,
> > but at least now i know where one of the major ones are,
> > ,
> > oh i drilled out the corners of my windshield frame on the inside,
> > to let the water drain,,,alot of water,,
> > ,
> > thanks all, for the support,
> > johnp
> >
> > "HarryS" <NoSpam.com> wrote in message news:<S8OdnaJ6wtPIVTjcRVn-rQ@comcast.com>...
> > > First try adjusting the bar to allow the window to pull back further to
> > > compress the gasket and check your wiper motor cover ensure it is up tight
> > > in the lip of the gasket this assists in compressing the gasket against the
> > > top and bottom of the window.
> > >
> > > If all else fails and you do not need to drop your windshield silicone can
> > > be your friend. Remove the gasket, run a bead around the complete
> > > circumference of the dash mating area, replace the gasket, and do the same
> > > around the bottom of the windshield. I did this on my CJ when it came time
> > > to replace the gasket because aftermarket gaskets are not as good as the
> > > OEMs. It should be as leak proof as a frogs butt.
> > >
> > > HarryS
> > >
> > > "JohnE.P.--JEP" <scopenutt@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > news:4c777fae.0411242003.743461c7@posting.google.c om...
> > > > OK i need help, its raining like crazy and going to for the next five
> > > > monthes,
> > > > my cowl/winshield gasket was toast so i went and bought a new one at
> > > > olymic 4X4
> > > > (90YJ) i unhooked all my crap on the winshield,,bars,,and inside plates,
> > > > softtop bars, rolled the top back, dropped the winshield unscrewed the old
> > > > one,
> > > > cleaned it all out dryed it all,
> > > > then replaced it with the new one, making shure ithe lips were into the
> > > > gasket
> > > > and it was seated correctly,
> > > > tilted the windshield back up and re-assembled it all,
> > > > so now its been sitting outside in the pouring rain and ya you guessed it,
> > > > my floor-boards are soaked,,and carpet, im dripping water from under the
> > > > dash
> > > > and
> > > > from the corners by the plates above the speakers,
> > > > ,
> > > > i need help,,or my dash is gonna rot, or give up the electrical ghost,
> > > > ,
> > > > was i supposed to calk behind the outside lip?
> > > > was i supposed to calk anywhere on the gasket,,top,,bottom??
> > > > ,
> > > > help, please,
> > > > John Pike,
> > > > email me at scope_addict "at" verizon "dot" net
> > > > or here,
> > > > anything quick would be most apriciated,, thanks again
#13
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: HELP my Jeeps Drowning
O.K. so back in the gerage and strip it all again,
will sitka-flex calking work? the marine stuff,
what do you recomend??
,
i now have no leaking so i can just repeat with what adhesives??
that wont ruin the metal?
thanks,
johnp
Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:<41A65162.3F10CBCD@sympatico.ca>...
> I feel sorry for you.... RTV silicone just became your biggest
> nightmare, not friend today....
>
> The stuff will cure and out gas for months/years. The gas is acetic
> acid based. This will mix with any humidity or water and eat the steel
> frame. This will rot it away fast.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> "JohnE.P.--JEP" wrote:
> >
> > Harry,
> > my new replacement didnt come with the tape, so,
> > yes silicone became my friend today,,,,acualy rtv,silicone,
> > i dropped the windshield, and goodped all,,top and bottom, 9ll replace
> > in spring, if the sun comes back out,,,
> > then,,,got all back togeather,,,again,,,,,
> > used the hose, and low and behold more waterfalls inside,,,grrrrrrr,
> > so i finaly figured it was coming outove the winshield frame,
> > its leaking "in" from where the softop meets the frame channel,
> > ran out of caalking so i have to wait till tommorrow,
> > but at least now i know where one of the major ones are,
> > ,
> > oh i drilled out the corners of my windshield frame on the inside,
> > to let the water drain,,,alot of water,,
> > ,
> > thanks all, for the support,
> > johnp
> >
> > "HarryS" <NoSpam.com> wrote in message news:<S8OdnaJ6wtPIVTjcRVn-rQ@comcast.com>...
> > > First try adjusting the bar to allow the window to pull back further to
> > > compress the gasket and check your wiper motor cover ensure it is up tight
> > > in the lip of the gasket this assists in compressing the gasket against the
> > > top and bottom of the window.
> > >
> > > If all else fails and you do not need to drop your windshield silicone can
> > > be your friend. Remove the gasket, run a bead around the complete
> > > circumference of the dash mating area, replace the gasket, and do the same
> > > around the bottom of the windshield. I did this on my CJ when it came time
> > > to replace the gasket because aftermarket gaskets are not as good as the
> > > OEMs. It should be as leak proof as a frogs butt.
> > >
> > > HarryS
> > >
> > > "JohnE.P.--JEP" <scopenutt@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > news:4c777fae.0411242003.743461c7@posting.google.c om...
> > > > OK i need help, its raining like crazy and going to for the next five
> > > > monthes,
> > > > my cowl/winshield gasket was toast so i went and bought a new one at
> > > > olymic 4X4
> > > > (90YJ) i unhooked all my crap on the winshield,,bars,,and inside plates,
> > > > softtop bars, rolled the top back, dropped the winshield unscrewed the old
> > > > one,
> > > > cleaned it all out dryed it all,
> > > > then replaced it with the new one, making shure ithe lips were into the
> > > > gasket
> > > > and it was seated correctly,
> > > > tilted the windshield back up and re-assembled it all,
> > > > so now its been sitting outside in the pouring rain and ya you guessed it,
> > > > my floor-boards are soaked,,and carpet, im dripping water from under the
> > > > dash
> > > > and
> > > > from the corners by the plates above the speakers,
> > > > ,
> > > > i need help,,or my dash is gonna rot, or give up the electrical ghost,
> > > > ,
> > > > was i supposed to calk behind the outside lip?
> > > > was i supposed to calk anywhere on the gasket,,top,,bottom??
> > > > ,
> > > > help, please,
> > > > John Pike,
> > > > email me at scope_addict "at" verizon "dot" net
> > > > or here,
> > > > anything quick would be most apriciated,, thanks again
will sitka-flex calking work? the marine stuff,
what do you recomend??
,
i now have no leaking so i can just repeat with what adhesives??
that wont ruin the metal?
thanks,
johnp
Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:<41A65162.3F10CBCD@sympatico.ca>...
> I feel sorry for you.... RTV silicone just became your biggest
> nightmare, not friend today....
>
> The stuff will cure and out gas for months/years. The gas is acetic
> acid based. This will mix with any humidity or water and eat the steel
> frame. This will rot it away fast.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> "JohnE.P.--JEP" wrote:
> >
> > Harry,
> > my new replacement didnt come with the tape, so,
> > yes silicone became my friend today,,,,acualy rtv,silicone,
> > i dropped the windshield, and goodped all,,top and bottom, 9ll replace
> > in spring, if the sun comes back out,,,
> > then,,,got all back togeather,,,again,,,,,
> > used the hose, and low and behold more waterfalls inside,,,grrrrrrr,
> > so i finaly figured it was coming outove the winshield frame,
> > its leaking "in" from where the softop meets the frame channel,
> > ran out of caalking so i have to wait till tommorrow,
> > but at least now i know where one of the major ones are,
> > ,
> > oh i drilled out the corners of my windshield frame on the inside,
> > to let the water drain,,,alot of water,,
> > ,
> > thanks all, for the support,
> > johnp
> >
> > "HarryS" <NoSpam.com> wrote in message news:<S8OdnaJ6wtPIVTjcRVn-rQ@comcast.com>...
> > > First try adjusting the bar to allow the window to pull back further to
> > > compress the gasket and check your wiper motor cover ensure it is up tight
> > > in the lip of the gasket this assists in compressing the gasket against the
> > > top and bottom of the window.
> > >
> > > If all else fails and you do not need to drop your windshield silicone can
> > > be your friend. Remove the gasket, run a bead around the complete
> > > circumference of the dash mating area, replace the gasket, and do the same
> > > around the bottom of the windshield. I did this on my CJ when it came time
> > > to replace the gasket because aftermarket gaskets are not as good as the
> > > OEMs. It should be as leak proof as a frogs butt.
> > >
> > > HarryS
> > >
> > > "JohnE.P.--JEP" <scopenutt@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > news:4c777fae.0411242003.743461c7@posting.google.c om...
> > > > OK i need help, its raining like crazy and going to for the next five
> > > > monthes,
> > > > my cowl/winshield gasket was toast so i went and bought a new one at
> > > > olymic 4X4
> > > > (90YJ) i unhooked all my crap on the winshield,,bars,,and inside plates,
> > > > softtop bars, rolled the top back, dropped the winshield unscrewed the old
> > > > one,
> > > > cleaned it all out dryed it all,
> > > > then replaced it with the new one, making shure ithe lips were into the
> > > > gasket
> > > > and it was seated correctly,
> > > > tilted the windshield back up and re-assembled it all,
> > > > so now its been sitting outside in the pouring rain and ya you guessed it,
> > > > my floor-boards are soaked,,and carpet, im dripping water from under the
> > > > dash
> > > > and
> > > > from the corners by the plates above the speakers,
> > > > ,
> > > > i need help,,or my dash is gonna rot, or give up the electrical ghost,
> > > > ,
> > > > was i supposed to calk behind the outside lip?
> > > > was i supposed to calk anywhere on the gasket,,top,,bottom??
> > > > ,
> > > > help, please,
> > > > John Pike,
> > > > email me at scope_addict "at" verizon "dot" net
> > > > or here,
> > > > anything quick would be most apriciated,, thanks again
#14
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Re: HELP my Jeeps Drowning
3M™ Weather-strip Adhesives:
http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/e...eme_us_aad_3_0
Have lots of cleaning rags around for a quick grab, it can be the
messiest stuff ever known to man.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"JohnE.P.--JEP" wrote:
>
> O.K. so back in the gerage and strip it all again,
> will sitka-flex calking work? the marine stuff,
> what do you recomend??
> ,
> i now have no leaking so i can just repeat with what adhesives??
> that wont ruin the metal?
>
> thanks,
> johnp
http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/e...eme_us_aad_3_0
Have lots of cleaning rags around for a quick grab, it can be the
messiest stuff ever known to man.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"JohnE.P.--JEP" wrote:
>
> O.K. so back in the gerage and strip it all again,
> will sitka-flex calking work? the marine stuff,
> what do you recomend??
> ,
> i now have no leaking so i can just repeat with what adhesives??
> that wont ruin the metal?
>
> thanks,
> johnp
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Re: HELP my Jeeps Drowning
3M™ Weather-strip Adhesives:
http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/e...eme_us_aad_3_0
Have lots of cleaning rags around for a quick grab, it can be the
messiest stuff ever known to man.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"JohnE.P.--JEP" wrote:
>
> O.K. so back in the gerage and strip it all again,
> will sitka-flex calking work? the marine stuff,
> what do you recomend??
> ,
> i now have no leaking so i can just repeat with what adhesives??
> that wont ruin the metal?
>
> thanks,
> johnp
http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/e...eme_us_aad_3_0
Have lots of cleaning rags around for a quick grab, it can be the
messiest stuff ever known to man.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"JohnE.P.--JEP" wrote:
>
> O.K. so back in the gerage and strip it all again,
> will sitka-flex calking work? the marine stuff,
> what do you recomend??
> ,
> i now have no leaking so i can just repeat with what adhesives??
> that wont ruin the metal?
>
> thanks,
> johnp
#16
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Posts: n/a
Re: HELP my Jeeps Drowning
3M™ Weather-strip Adhesives:
http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/e...eme_us_aad_3_0
Have lots of cleaning rags around for a quick grab, it can be the
messiest stuff ever known to man.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"JohnE.P.--JEP" wrote:
>
> O.K. so back in the gerage and strip it all again,
> will sitka-flex calking work? the marine stuff,
> what do you recomend??
> ,
> i now have no leaking so i can just repeat with what adhesives??
> that wont ruin the metal?
>
> thanks,
> johnp
http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/e...eme_us_aad_3_0
Have lots of cleaning rags around for a quick grab, it can be the
messiest stuff ever known to man.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"JohnE.P.--JEP" wrote:
>
> O.K. so back in the gerage and strip it all again,
> will sitka-flex calking work? the marine stuff,
> what do you recomend??
> ,
> i now have no leaking so i can just repeat with what adhesives??
> that wont ruin the metal?
>
> thanks,
> johnp
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Re: HELP my Jeeps Drowning
A butyl product is used to seal metal siding and windshields I believe.
The original 2 sided tape sure feels like a butyl product. Mine was
still flexible after over 15 years. It is not a foam 2 sided tape.
That 3M weatherstrip adhesive Bill mentions is freaking amazing stuff!
I used it to glue some chunks of 'rubber' foam flip flop on my cowl
corners to help hold my one piece front flip clip square 4 years ago and
the stuff hasn't budged.
I also just changed my cowl seal and didn't have any 2 sided tape and
mine leaks like a sieve right now. I was planning on using some of the
3M stuff, but but due to not being able to reach right now, I can't put
it in without making a mess so have left it leaky 'for now'.
Be warned. Where that stuff dries, it 'stays' so I am figuring on
running a tape line across the frame 'just' at the edge where the rubber
comes to.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
"JohnE.P.--JEP" wrote:
>
> O.K. so back in the gerage and strip it all again,
> will sitka-flex calking work? the marine stuff,
> what do you recomend??
> ,
> i now have no leaking so i can just repeat with what adhesives??
> that wont ruin the metal?
>
> thanks,
> johnp
>
> Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:<41A65162.3F10CBCD@sympatico.ca>...
> > I feel sorry for you.... RTV silicone just became your biggest
> > nightmare, not friend today....
> >
> > The stuff will cure and out gas for months/years. The gas is acetic
> > acid based. This will mix with any humidity or water and eat the steel
> > frame. This will rot it away fast.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > "JohnE.P.--JEP" wrote:
> > >
> > > Harry,
> > > my new replacement didnt come with the tape, so,
> > > yes silicone became my friend today,,,,acualy rtv,silicone,
> > > i dropped the windshield, and goodped all,,top and bottom, 9ll replace
> > > in spring, if the sun comes back out,,,
> > > then,,,got all back togeather,,,again,,,,,
> > > used the hose, and low and behold more waterfalls inside,,,grrrrrrr,
> > > so i finaly figured it was coming outove the winshield frame,
> > > its leaking "in" from where the softop meets the frame channel,
> > > ran out of caalking so i have to wait till tommorrow,
> > > but at least now i know where one of the major ones are,
> > > ,
> > > oh i drilled out the corners of my windshield frame on the inside,
> > > to let the water drain,,,alot of water,,
> > > ,
> > > thanks all, for the support,
> > > johnp
> > >
> > > "HarryS" <NoSpam.com> wrote in message news:<S8OdnaJ6wtPIVTjcRVn-rQ@comcast.com>...
> > > > First try adjusting the bar to allow the window to pull back further to
> > > > compress the gasket and check your wiper motor cover ensure it is up tight
> > > > in the lip of the gasket this assists in compressing the gasket against the
> > > > top and bottom of the window.
> > > >
> > > > If all else fails and you do not need to drop your windshield silicone can
> > > > be your friend. Remove the gasket, run a bead around the complete
> > > > circumference of the dash mating area, replace the gasket, and do the same
> > > > around the bottom of the windshield. I did this on my CJ when it came time
> > > > to replace the gasket because aftermarket gaskets are not as good as the
> > > > OEMs. It should be as leak proof as a frogs butt.
> > > >
> > > > HarryS
> > > >
> > > > "JohnE.P.--JEP" <scopenutt@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:4c777fae.0411242003.743461c7@posting.google.c om...
> > > > > OK i need help, its raining like crazy and going to for the next five
> > > > > monthes,
> > > > > my cowl/winshield gasket was toast so i went and bought a new one at
> > > > > olymic 4X4
> > > > > (90YJ) i unhooked all my crap on the winshield,,bars,,and inside plates,
> > > > > softtop bars, rolled the top back, dropped the winshield unscrewed the old
> > > > > one,
> > > > > cleaned it all out dryed it all,
> > > > > then replaced it with the new one, making shure ithe lips were into the
> > > > > gasket
> > > > > and it was seated correctly,
> > > > > tilted the windshield back up and re-assembled it all,
> > > > > so now its been sitting outside in the pouring rain and ya you guessed it,
> > > > > my floor-boards are soaked,,and carpet, im dripping water from under the
> > > > > dash
> > > > > and
> > > > > from the corners by the plates above the speakers,
> > > > > ,
> > > > > i need help,,or my dash is gonna rot, or give up the electrical ghost,
> > > > > ,
> > > > > was i supposed to calk behind the outside lip?
> > > > > was i supposed to calk anywhere on the gasket,,top,,bottom??
> > > > > ,
> > > > > help, please,
> > > > > John Pike,
> > > > > email me at scope_addict "at" verizon "dot" net
> > > > > or here,
> > > > > anything quick would be most apriciated,, thanks again
The original 2 sided tape sure feels like a butyl product. Mine was
still flexible after over 15 years. It is not a foam 2 sided tape.
That 3M weatherstrip adhesive Bill mentions is freaking amazing stuff!
I used it to glue some chunks of 'rubber' foam flip flop on my cowl
corners to help hold my one piece front flip clip square 4 years ago and
the stuff hasn't budged.
I also just changed my cowl seal and didn't have any 2 sided tape and
mine leaks like a sieve right now. I was planning on using some of the
3M stuff, but but due to not being able to reach right now, I can't put
it in without making a mess so have left it leaky 'for now'.
Be warned. Where that stuff dries, it 'stays' so I am figuring on
running a tape line across the frame 'just' at the edge where the rubber
comes to.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
"JohnE.P.--JEP" wrote:
>
> O.K. so back in the gerage and strip it all again,
> will sitka-flex calking work? the marine stuff,
> what do you recomend??
> ,
> i now have no leaking so i can just repeat with what adhesives??
> that wont ruin the metal?
>
> thanks,
> johnp
>
> Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:<41A65162.3F10CBCD@sympatico.ca>...
> > I feel sorry for you.... RTV silicone just became your biggest
> > nightmare, not friend today....
> >
> > The stuff will cure and out gas for months/years. The gas is acetic
> > acid based. This will mix with any humidity or water and eat the steel
> > frame. This will rot it away fast.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > "JohnE.P.--JEP" wrote:
> > >
> > > Harry,
> > > my new replacement didnt come with the tape, so,
> > > yes silicone became my friend today,,,,acualy rtv,silicone,
> > > i dropped the windshield, and goodped all,,top and bottom, 9ll replace
> > > in spring, if the sun comes back out,,,
> > > then,,,got all back togeather,,,again,,,,,
> > > used the hose, and low and behold more waterfalls inside,,,grrrrrrr,
> > > so i finaly figured it was coming outove the winshield frame,
> > > its leaking "in" from where the softop meets the frame channel,
> > > ran out of caalking so i have to wait till tommorrow,
> > > but at least now i know where one of the major ones are,
> > > ,
> > > oh i drilled out the corners of my windshield frame on the inside,
> > > to let the water drain,,,alot of water,,
> > > ,
> > > thanks all, for the support,
> > > johnp
> > >
> > > "HarryS" <NoSpam.com> wrote in message news:<S8OdnaJ6wtPIVTjcRVn-rQ@comcast.com>...
> > > > First try adjusting the bar to allow the window to pull back further to
> > > > compress the gasket and check your wiper motor cover ensure it is up tight
> > > > in the lip of the gasket this assists in compressing the gasket against the
> > > > top and bottom of the window.
> > > >
> > > > If all else fails and you do not need to drop your windshield silicone can
> > > > be your friend. Remove the gasket, run a bead around the complete
> > > > circumference of the dash mating area, replace the gasket, and do the same
> > > > around the bottom of the windshield. I did this on my CJ when it came time
> > > > to replace the gasket because aftermarket gaskets are not as good as the
> > > > OEMs. It should be as leak proof as a frogs butt.
> > > >
> > > > HarryS
> > > >
> > > > "JohnE.P.--JEP" <scopenutt@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:4c777fae.0411242003.743461c7@posting.google.c om...
> > > > > OK i need help, its raining like crazy and going to for the next five
> > > > > monthes,
> > > > > my cowl/winshield gasket was toast so i went and bought a new one at
> > > > > olymic 4X4
> > > > > (90YJ) i unhooked all my crap on the winshield,,bars,,and inside plates,
> > > > > softtop bars, rolled the top back, dropped the winshield unscrewed the old
> > > > > one,
> > > > > cleaned it all out dryed it all,
> > > > > then replaced it with the new one, making shure ithe lips were into the
> > > > > gasket
> > > > > and it was seated correctly,
> > > > > tilted the windshield back up and re-assembled it all,
> > > > > so now its been sitting outside in the pouring rain and ya you guessed it,
> > > > > my floor-boards are soaked,,and carpet, im dripping water from under the
> > > > > dash
> > > > > and
> > > > > from the corners by the plates above the speakers,
> > > > > ,
> > > > > i need help,,or my dash is gonna rot, or give up the electrical ghost,
> > > > > ,
> > > > > was i supposed to calk behind the outside lip?
> > > > > was i supposed to calk anywhere on the gasket,,top,,bottom??
> > > > > ,
> > > > > help, please,
> > > > > John Pike,
> > > > > email me at scope_addict "at" verizon "dot" net
> > > > > or here,
> > > > > anything quick would be most apriciated,, thanks again