Rear window seal failure, Getting too hot from the Subie motor? |
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Rear window seal failure, Getting too hot from the Subie motor? |
theer |
Jul 25 2022, 12:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 681 Joined: 31-July 15 From: Dover, MA Member No.: 19,014 Region Association: North East States |
Question for the intelligentsia:
My rear window seal failed on my Subie-swapped car, and I've noticed the firewall gets really warm. There's no backpad (yet), but there is a layer of sound deadening on the inside. No engine compartment pad, either. I can feel the heat radiating off the firewall. I haven't taken the temp, but I'd guess it's 120-130 degrees. Perfect for those 90+ degree summer days. The fresh air fan is not installed (yet) either, and my ice-powered swamp cooler contraption just can't compete. Driving home yesterday, I noticed the window glass was actually warm to the touch and thought perhaps the heat is causing the butyl seal to soften and the weight of the glass pulls itself off. I recently put the stock air flaps underneath in the hope that they would draw more cooling air through. No discernable difference. Anyone else getting that kind of heat from their engine compartment? Would the engine compartment pad help? How do others get the heat to flow out? Thanks, Tom |
Cairo94507 |
Jul 26 2022, 08:15 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,008 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
My rear window seal has failed at the bottom. When I clean the window it moves away from the seal. I also think this lets in some engine noise. I hope to pull the glass out in the next 2 weeks and re-seal it. The timing is good because I sourced a different heated rear window that is supposed to be in excellent shape. ValcoOscar was kind enough to bring it up from LA and it is now at the Red Barn. Thank you @ValcoOscar . I am going to take a ride next week to pick it up. I hope it is a good window. Mine has some minor scratches so I wanted to replace it. Will do the glass and seal at the same time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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theer |
Jul 26 2022, 07:53 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 681 Joined: 31-July 15 From: Dover, MA Member No.: 19,014 Region Association: North East States |
My rear window seal has failed at the bottom. That’s exactly what happened. I noticed it after washing and there was water inside the car. But by then the butyl was wet and wouldn’t reseal. My short term fix was a strip of Gorilla tape, which has held up pretty well. I think Superhawk figured it out. I don’t remember having those little rubber blocks in there, AND the butyl tape was definitely not “fresh” when I installed. I didn’t realize the stuff has a shelf life. @Mikey914 the website says you’re out of stock on the butyl kits. Any idea when it will available again? Thanks to all- well almost all- for helpful ideas and judgment-free insights. |
Mikey914 |
Jul 27 2022, 08:25 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,711 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
My rear window seal has failed at the bottom. That’s exactly what happened. I noticed it after washing and there was water inside the car. But by then the butyl was wet and wouldn’t reseal. My short term fix was a strip of Gorilla tape, which has held up pretty well. I think Superhawk figured it out. I don’t remember having those little rubber blocks in there, AND the butyl tape was definitely not “fresh” when I installed. I didn’t realize the stuff has a shelf life. @Mikey914 the website says you’re out of stock on the butyl kits. Any idea when it will available again? Thanks to all- well almost all- for helpful ideas and judgment-free insights. Let me double check, and I'll let you know, should have some in stock. Mark |
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