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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - Windscreen bottom seal.

I've tried every which way to get the bottom frame to body seal fitted, but no matter what I do, it just pops out again after getting about three or four inches into the slot. Am I missing something, is there a "technique", is there a special tool, what am I doing wrong? I've got the new glass and seal in and the frame built up, but I just can't get the bottom seal in the slot, so I can't fit it to the car. Any ideas?
Thanks as always.
Bernie.
b higginson

Bernie,
are you sure it's the correct seal or seal profile, or there could be a technique or tool but sorry I don't know.

Best put which model/year too for answers.

Cheers.
Nigel Atkins

On my frog I slid mine in from one end using copious quantities of washing-up-liquid as a lubricant. It was a struggle still I recall.
Simon Wood

Mine is a '65, but all cars with wind up windows have the same seal.
Lubrication is not a problem, I'm using Mr Muscle glass cleaner.

Nigel. With regard to the correct profile, it looks correct, but I have a feeling that the T section which goes into the T shaped slot is too small, that's why it pops out again, just as the windscreen glazing seal was too small, but I managed to get round that problem.
b higginson

Bernie,
sorry I'm extremely pleased to say I've avoided the windscreen so don't know about the seals only that it seems often profiles are wrong.

I know for certain that the profile for the header rail seal can be different or not work well without a bit of tucking in because that's what happens on mine.

I was only thinking of the year of car as the Frogeye screen is in threads at the moment.

I do sometimes wonder if using lubricants can also hinder as well as ease some jobs, easier to go in and come out again.
Nigel Atkins

Well, I eventually managed it.
I used two compression straps with plenty of lube. I started in the middle and moved to the left leaving about two inches between each strap, then leapfrogging, keeping one tight while I applied the next one. Then back to the middle and moved to the right. I had to go back a couple of times, then when I'd finished I went along the whole length tapping it with a rubber mallet to snug it down. I've left it overnight to let the lube dry out, then I have to try and fit it to the car. Not looking forward to that. I'll use the compression straps again a'la Guy's method wrapped around the door hinge.

I hope this description helps others who may be considering changing their screen glass and seals. It turned out to be a right PITA.

Bernie.
b higginson

This thread was discussed on 21/02/2019

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