ToddA1
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I noticed that my wagon would accumulate water in the rear side panels. I took this pic last winter (I've been busy). This is the driver side.
Today, I decided to tear into it. I broke the p/s b pillar in the process.
As soon as the inner panels were removed, I saw the likely issue. Only the lower rear nut was there, on both sides. I was able to move the glass by tugging on it. I have no clue why, but both rear windows were replaced. My car is a '96; one of the windows was date coded '97 and the other '98.
I think I spent more time razoring the silicone off than pulling the panels and glass. The p/s had a tad of rust on the stud holes, so they were wire wheeled and "rust encapsulated". Prep everything, tape off the sealing areas and apply a few coats of wax.
I used a wire wheel on a drill to clean the threads on the 15 window studs.
I used 3/8" butyl rope caulk to reseal the windows; one roll was more than enough. Where the studs are, are standoffs, so you can't squeeze all the sealant out.
The nuts that I needed are pretty common (M5x.8); I pulled the majority from old Rabbit taillights. Snugged everything down, and I'll go back tomorrow after the car has been sitting in the sun and retighten.
It's pouring now, so tommorow I'll see if it's fixed.
-Todd
Today, I decided to tear into it. I broke the p/s b pillar in the process.
As soon as the inner panels were removed, I saw the likely issue. Only the lower rear nut was there, on both sides. I was able to move the glass by tugging on it. I have no clue why, but both rear windows were replaced. My car is a '96; one of the windows was date coded '97 and the other '98.
I think I spent more time razoring the silicone off than pulling the panels and glass. The p/s had a tad of rust on the stud holes, so they were wire wheeled and "rust encapsulated". Prep everything, tape off the sealing areas and apply a few coats of wax.
I used a wire wheel on a drill to clean the threads on the 15 window studs.
I used 3/8" butyl rope caulk to reseal the windows; one roll was more than enough. Where the studs are, are standoffs, so you can't squeeze all the sealant out.
The nuts that I needed are pretty common (M5x.8); I pulled the majority from old Rabbit taillights. Snugged everything down, and I'll go back tomorrow after the car has been sitting in the sun and retighten.
It's pouring now, so tommorow I'll see if it's fixed.
-Todd
