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2) replace seal, which I was told meant taking the windscreen out !?
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

http://alloycarparts.co.uk/images/parts/porsche_seal_001.jpg The plastic / rubber seal has come away from the window, and has let windscreen wash in through the gap a couple of times, so its no longer water tight. Any suggestions on what can be done??? thanks for help in advance.

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If the plastic is in good shape, you can probably go to any autoglass shop to have it re-sealed. If it's in bad shape, you can get a new one from the dealer, and then have an autoglass shop install it. Or if you don't care about the "factory" look, the shop will also have the generic stuff. -james

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The plastic looked in reasonable shape to me, but when I got to Autoglass they said the back had crumbled away. They tried with a screwdriver to apply pressure and press the seal back into place, but its still loose. When I asked for options; 1) leave as is (not ideal!) 2) replace seal, which I was told meant taking the windscreen out !? he then went on to say the windscreen may crack when taking it out, so a new windscreen & seal too. any more thoughts? is it worth getting a second opinion?

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