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bill
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Initially Posted - 10/24/2001 :  13:03:04  Show Profile
My 1982 C25 windows are leaking. Okay, stop smiling!

The problem is that I can't determine where they are leaking and I don't understand what all the parts are supposed to be doing.

From the inside I took out the black strip which fits in the alumi
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Ed Monague
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Response Posted - 10/24/2001 :  17:51:41  Show Profile
Hi Bill, You seem to be familiar with the ins and outs of window construction. There are two important sealing surfaces, the first being between the frame and the hull, the second being between the glass and frame. Hopefully the caulking between the hul
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Response Posted - 10/24/2001 :  21:47:10  Show Profile
Catalina Direct has a repair kit, with new seals, caulk and instructions....look at their website, all the info , part #s, are there along with the phone number so yous can call for the prices.
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Response Posted - 11/11/2001 :  09:31:51  Show Profile
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Mark Maxwell
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Response Posted - 11/11/2001 :  13:26:13  Show Profile
Ok here's my 2 cents. The black (or grey depending on stock) molding on the inside is really just there for looks. It covers a space channel needed to match the thickness of the fiberglass opening. The frame should press out of the hole from the inside
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Ken Cave
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Response Posted - 11/11/2001 :  23:47:40  Show Profile
The Hard Way of the Easy way!

Before you remove any more windows or try to take out the original sealer, try using a wee bit of Permatex winshield sealer on the outside of the window! Takes about two minutes to install this stuff, cleans up with WD 40
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Champipple
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