For our 80s, the FSM calls out applying adhesive to both side of the weather-stripping, specifically where the rubber meets the glass and where the rubber meets the body.
I have several 80 series land cruisers and almost all have leaked around the windshield.
I finally purchased a rather nice 80 and want to keep it for a decade or two so it needs to stay nice.
I live in a small town and my choices are limited. The two places in town (other then the dealer) that do windshield replacement told me they will not follow the FSM, specifically around adhesive on both sides of the rubber. I have not asked the dealer.
My questions:
Is it critical to have the adhesive on both sides of the rubber? This means driving 2 hours each way to the next town over, assuming I can find a place willing to follow the FSM.
Should I go to the dealer? Would they be any better?
The last guy at the glass shop said my manual was outdated and no one does that any more. How valid is his statement?
I have several 80 series land cruisers and almost all have leaked around the windshield.
I finally purchased a rather nice 80 and want to keep it for a decade or two so it needs to stay nice.
I live in a small town and my choices are limited. The two places in town (other then the dealer) that do windshield replacement told me they will not follow the FSM, specifically around adhesive on both sides of the rubber. I have not asked the dealer.
My questions:
Is it critical to have the adhesive on both sides of the rubber? This means driving 2 hours each way to the next town over, assuming I can find a place willing to follow the FSM.
Should I go to the dealer? Would they be any better?
The last guy at the glass shop said my manual was outdated and no one does that any more. How valid is his statement?