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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-10-2017, 10:03 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,500
Posted By PGDriver
For stripped screws try pushing a piece of solid...

For stripped screws try pushing a piece of solid copper wire (insulation stripped off) back into the hole pasted the retaining frame then try putting the screw back in. Do this by hand so you can...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-10-2017, 09:48 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,500
Posted By PGDriver
If it was me I change it out with straight butyl...

If it was me I change it out with straight butyl tape. Sorry probably not what you wanted to hear. Most RV parts departments will stock it.


Cheers
Doug
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-10-2017, 09:37 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,500
Posted By PGDriver
Rear Window Leak

Is it butyl tape or butyl putty tape. When I did windows I used plain butyl tape which is softer then the butyl putty mixture. The straight butyl tape should ooze out when the screws are tightened. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-10-2017, 09:24 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,500
Posted By PGDriver
Rear Window Leak

It should suck in tight, was the butyl tape 1/8" x 1". Try tightening the screws a little more and see if it oozes out.


Cheers
Doug
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-10-2017, 02:30 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,500
Posted By PGDriver
Sometimes we would put the butyl tape on the...

Sometimes we would put the butyl tape on the window and leave it in the sun for a while then install. Ooze is good that means a good seal.


Cheers
Doug
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-08-2017, 09:00 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,500
Posted By PGDriver
Rear Window Leak

The rubber seal won't be a problem if it shrinks and there is a gap. It has a couple of purposes, when the window is manufactured it holds the glass in place as the adhesive cures between the glass...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-24-2017, 01:57 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,500
Posted By PGDriver
Dave I only tossed my 2 cents worth in because I...

Dave I only tossed my 2 cents worth in because I worked as a glazier and did work at a fairly large RV dealership (one of our customers). So it's kind of second nature to me. Didn't mean to offend...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-24-2017, 08:46 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,500
Posted By PGDriver
Rear Window Leak

The only proper way to fix your leak I'm afraid is to pull the window as Jim says. It isn't a complicated job and with 2 people it's relatively easy.
Once removed and reinstalled with new butyl (1"...
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