windshield replacement

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  1. hammerdown

    hammerdown New Member

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    I'm getting ready to put a new windshield and rubber gasket in my old maverick.It leaks water inside on drivers side when it rains.Is ther anything I should be aware of b4calling the installer out,such as if theres rust underneath it might interfere with a good seal,or any other advice.:coco:
     
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  2. Jamie Miles

    Jamie Miles the road warrior

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    If there is any rust under the current seal you need to get rid of the rust.
     
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    Be aware it also could be the air vents in the cowl. They sometimes rust out and need to be repaired. Just thought I would throw that out there.

    Mike
     
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