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windshield cowl seal

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by peter, May 15, 2011.

  1. peter

    peter Member

    Last summer I replaced the 43 year old seal that goes under the wndshield frame because it had leaked down the dash the winter before. It was stiff as a board and I bought a new one at 4wheel parts not thinking the brand would matter. It was new and on the shelf. I do not know who made the seal. Installed it and this winter it leaked even worse than before. Could the leak be from somthing else? I also replaced the glass seal so it is new.
    Question: Who makes the best windshield cowl seal?

    Thank you,

    Peter
     
    peter, May 15, 2011
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  2. Twin2

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    peter how new is windshield frame - if its as old as jeep - did you look at channel above glass for any rust through - if you hit it with hose you should get a better idea if leak is high or low
     
    Twin2, May 15, 2011
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  3. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Both of the after market gaskets I've installed fit like crap, FWIW.
     
    Patrick, May 15, 2011
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  4. kurtopia

    kurtopia Member

    I got one from Walcks4wd.com for my 1960. Fits and works like a champ! FWIW!
     
    kurtopia, May 15, 2011
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  5. ojgrsoi

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    x2
     
    ojgrsoi, May 16, 2011
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  6. givemethewillys

    givemethewillys Been here since sparky ran it. 2022 Sponsor

    I think I got mine from JC whitney or some such, about 10 years ago. It leaks like crazy and it is all cracked along the front seam. I guess I'll have to make a call to walcks!
     
    givemethewillys, May 16, 2011
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  7. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    I hate to burst anyone's bubble, but unless you can prove otherwise, I suspect Carl's source is the same as everyone else's for these semi-obscure sorts of items...
     
    sparky, May 16, 2011
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  8. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Yep.
    My last one was from 4wd hardware (that'll be my last order from them, for other reasons) and it was packaged as an Omix/ Rugged Ridge
     
    Patrick, May 16, 2011
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  9. givemethewillys

    givemethewillys Been here since sparky ran it. 2022 Sponsor

    good point....
     
    givemethewillys, May 16, 2011
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  10. peter

    peter Member

    Ron, Good idea on the upper section of the frame. Not much rust at all on this jeep and it looks pretty good. It has been garaged its whole life but well used. I replaced the glass seal because it was obviously letting in water at one spot. As soon as the rain stops here n Northern Cal I will test the water tightness of the windshield with a hose to see what it does. Otherwise it looks like Walck's for a new cowl seal even though it may be the same manufacurer.(Omix/ Rugged ridge.)

    Thank you to all for your input.

    Peter
     
    peter, May 16, 2011
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  11. pilebuck

    pilebuck Member

    I have one getting ready to install blasted the frame etched it with rust preventer and getting ready to prime it.I also filled all holes welded the and grinded them plug everything thats not used for sure :)
     
    pilebuck, May 16, 2011
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