Re: [MBZ] Leaky W123 front w/s

2014-07-18 Thread LarryT via Mercedes
Glass installers often have a lifetime "no leak" guarantee. I'd take it to the dealer and have them coordinate the repair. But it's be nice if the dealer would kick in a new W/S. LarryT 78 240D 91 300D On 7/17/2014 4:05 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: By a careful, scientific proc

Re: [MBZ] Leaky W123 front w/s

2014-07-18 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I hope it is not a rust hole... Max Dillon, Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All

Re: [MBZ] Leaky W123 front w/s

2014-07-17 Thread Gary Hurst via Mercedes
sounds like a plan to me! On Thu, Jul 17, 2014 at 11:42 PM, David Bruckmann via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You can try using some official MB windshield sealant under the lip where > the glass sits in the seal. It is A0019893120, about $25 for a big > cartridge that fits in a gre

Re: [MBZ] Leaky W123 front w/s

2014-07-17 Thread David Bruckmann via Mercedes
You can try using some official MB windshield sealant under the lip where the glass sits in the seal. It is A0019893120, about $25 for a big cartridge that fits in a grease gun. It stays pliable for years, not silicone-based. Made in Holland. > On 7/17/14, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: >> By a care

Re: [MBZ] Leaky W123 front w/s

2014-07-17 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
After five years the dealer is going to tell you to bugger off. You might want to talk to your insurance company and see if they'll make the inquiry. It carries far more weight coming from them. Otherwise, I would chalk it up to experience and buy an OE seal and have a glass company R&R it. T

Re: [MBZ] Leaky W123 front w/s

2014-07-17 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I'd go back to the dealer if they were the primary mover on the replacement. Let them sort it out. --R On 7/17/14 4:05 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: By a careful, scientific process of elimination I've determined that the water dripping on the emergency brake foot pedal is from t

Re: [MBZ] Leaky W123 front w/s

2014-07-17 Thread Gary Hurst via Mercedes
odd are that they used a URO seal. benz dealer wants almost 200 bucks for one On Thu, Jul 17, 2014 at 4:05 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > By a careful, scientific process of elimination I've determined that the > water dripping on the emergency brake foot p