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I have a 2002 3.2 TL that is kept in my garage when it is not being used
and has less than 10K miles. While I was washing the car, I noticed that the
windshield top rubber gasket has started to part from contact with the roof
.. This results in a rippled/wavy look to the gasket when viewed from the
top side.
Sections of the gasket seem fine but, for some reason, other sections have
lifted from contact with the roof. I am not aware of any leaking so far.
Has this happened to anyone else and what is the solution.
TIA,
Don

Falling asleep through Don's post...

> Has this happened to anyone else and what is the solution.

I would run this back to the dealer. Now. Don't sign off the computer,
just go

--
"If you can't change a tire, you're not allowed to have a beard. It's the
most basic part of a car: If you don't know that much about a car, you
really shouldn't be driving, should you?" - Jimmy Kimmel

Dan**** (10:38:51 PM): I have more respect for you than ever before

Pahson's - Somnolent wrote:
> Falling asleep through Don's post...
<snip>
> I would run this back to the dealer. Now. Don't sign off the computer,
> just go
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My reply:
Thank you for your immediate and informative response. I would never have
thought of contacting my dealer as a possible solution.
Tell me, do you sit at home staring at your computer salivating at the
prospect that you can elevate your self esteem by posting demeaning,
nonsensical responses to queries for which you don't have a clue on how to
respond.
There are possible causes I can think of which may have caused the
problem I posted. Your response doesn't address any of them probably
because you have no idea of what they might be.
I did a Google Groups as well as Google Net search before my post and found
nothing.
Granted, my post was not as technically challenging and interesting as
most posts in this group but most of the responders to queries at all
technical levels are usually handled with courtesy and respect.
I apologize to the group for doing what I am accusing the poster of doing
.... wasting newsgroup bandwidth.
Don

Falling asleep through Don's post...

>> I would run this back to the dealer. Now. Don't sign off the
>> computer, just go
> -------------
> My reply:
> Thank you for your immediate and informative response. I would
> never have
> thought of contacting my dealer as a possible solution.

****ing 02 car, I wouldn't lift a wrench. Not for the money that's being
paid for it. I do believe you didn't contact your dealer, as they would
have told you to come in and they would have given you possible reasons as
to why

> Tell me, do you sit at home staring at your computer salivating at the
> prospect that you can elevate your self esteem by posting demeaning,
> nonsensical responses to queries for which you don't have a clue on how
> to respond.

You're an idiot. How much are you paying for this car and you have gaskets
falling apart already? If you already don't know what could possibly cause
it (heat, powerwashing, chemicals, faulty adhesive), then you should not
work on a car.

Know what? Don't take it to a dealer. Smash the windshield and have it
replaced. Then blame the windshield replacement company, are you happy
now?

You deserve any problem you get

--
"If you can't change a tire, you're not allowed to have a beard. It's the
most basic part of a car: If you don't know that much about a car, you
really shouldn't be driving, should you?" - Jimmy Kimmel

Dan**** (10:38:51 PM): I have more respect for you than ever before

Don,
Ignore ignorant posts.
The problem with the strip is that the inner lip is turned outwards causing
the rippled look. Lift the lip and reposition the inner lip then let the
sun's heat make it flat again. This problem is caused by washing the vehicle
and rubbing the lip causing it to flip up and get stuck on the inner lip. It
will not lead to a leak as it is just the outer lip moulding doing this.
Some models such as RL's will actually buzz when driving at highway speeds
until the seal is glued down in place.

David Short
Acura God

"Don" <user11@NOSPAM_cox.net> wrote in message
news:3G9Sa.1925$If5.376@lakeread06...
> I have a 2002 3.2 TL that is kept in my garage when it is not being used
> and has less than 10K miles. While I was washing the car, I noticed that
the
> windshield top rubber gasket has started to part from contact with the
roof
> . This results in a rippled/wavy look to the gasket when viewed from the
> top side.
> Sections of the gasket seem fine but, for some reason, other sections
have
> lifted from contact with the roof. I am not aware of any leaking so far.
> Has this happened to anyone else and what is the solution.
> TIA,
> Don
>
>

Thanks , David, for your reply.
You have helped many posters because you are willing and generous with
your time.
Thanks again.
Don

"Acura God" <djshort@NOSPAMlightbound.com> wrote in message
news:2SiSa.54$mW1.98493@news.uswest.net...
> Don,
> Ignore ignorant posts.
> The problem with the strip is that the inner lip is turned outwards
causing
> the rippled look. Lift the lip and reposition the inner lip then let the
> sun's heat make it flat again. This problem is caused by washing the
vehicle
> and rubbing the lip causing it to flip up and get stuck on the inner lip.
It
> will not lead to a leak as it is just the outer lip moulding doing this.
> Some models such as RL's will actually buzz when driving at highway speeds
> until the seal is glued down in place.
>
> David Short
> Acura God
>
> "Don" <user11@NOSPAM_cox.net> wrote in message
> news:3G9Sa.1925$If5.376@lakeread06...
> > I have a 2002 3.2 TL that is kept in my garage when it is not being
used
> > and has less than 10K miles. While I was washing the car, I noticed that
> the
> > windshield top rubber gasket has started to part from contact with the
> roof
> > . This results in a rippled/wavy look to the gasket when viewed from
the
> > top side.
> > Sections of the gasket seem fine but, for some reason, other sections
> have
> > lifted from contact with the roof. I am not aware of any leaking so
far.
> > Has this happened to anyone else and what is the solution.
> > TIA,
> > Don
> >
> >
>
>