It's not about the problem it's about the solution ! Mike is always coming up with the solution with many years of experience great video ! Thank you so much !
This is one of those discussions that I’m scared to talk about. I must say it’s very difficult to find a good rubber. Heck we didn’t even do the safaris and most of the darn things leaked. It was a huge bummer when all the hardwood and insulation got wet. Great explanations of how the water moves/leaks. This is very nice of you to warn people about this. Sucks when you garage it for a couple years fixing it and getting it ready to ride and then you pull it outside and bam it gets wet. Also Opening up the pop out window frames and explaining how those 2 screws in there get rusted/frozen. And how to retap the threads. People would love that. Oh and that heavy gauge spring assembly that hides under the wing windows too. People would love that. Your videos are great diy. Really really great stuff.
Nice little tutorial on the window leaking problems,been there,done that.still had problems afterward but minor in comparison to original leaking.good video.👍👍👍😎😎😎
Very nicely done! Back in the 80s & 90s, My friends and I had bugs and them rabbits. Though the problem was not with the bugs, persay, there was an issue with the rabbit's windshield whistling and leaking. Our solution back then was to get a Black Plumber's Silicone and put into the grooves - the groove that went into the body and the grove that held the windshield. I forget its name but it did not stick to the rubber but it did peel off easily when the rubber was removed. But it did end the leaks the the whistling. Some of it leaked out of the groove but that was easy to clean up and it showed that it sealed up from the inside out.
Hi, Mike Interesting and Informative video as usual even though I don`t drive any of these beautiful VW Busses It's helping out a lot of drivers who do, Thanks for sharing👍🏻🇺🇸🙏🏻.🇳🇱🇳🇴Greetings.Hubertus
Grandpa taught me to massage Vaseline into the bottom seal and wrinkles then ⁹wipe the excess off and no leaks anymore! Last fairly long too and keep always a jar in the bus for touch up if necessary.
My dad's 67 was only a year old when it developed a leak in the upper corner of the windshield , and it didn't have the safari windows. I remember him driving the German autobahn during the rain and asking me to wipe the leak. It must have been that rough metal corner you were talking about. I don't know when he got it fixed, maybe during the next service.
Hello, I saw this video about leaking safari windows. I also had that problem with my safari windows. The rubbers did not even fit properly around the windows. (I have a 1958 T1 restored in the Netherlands that I imported from Texas) Restored with original parts. So also good quality window seals. Yet my safaris leaked!! Since it rains a lot in the Netherlands, I also had this problem. My solution is as simple as it is effective, I use Vaseline on the corners of the rubbers where they do not seal properly and also between the rubbers of the frame and the rubbers around the safaris. The only disadvantage is that Vaseline remains spreadable and can therefore stain. But it does provide a watertight seal. And the costs are minimal to solve this problem. Just like applying the Vaseline. This is done without much work.
Hey Mike ! My problem of the week is my window regulators that were Brazllian came in a flat package so you have to bend the last 2 inches of the top . Well even the first time I rolled them up they ( both ) were screwed . I tried to do the best job possible ? I should have left the old ones on , because now I have to tear up the new felts and seals . Just great !!!!!!
I don't have a Safari or a Bus --- but did enjoy your video --- water leaks are sometimes hard to find -- then you have an air leak on top of that --- I'm wanting to -- soon -- to get into my '70 Bug -- take it apart and go through it --- Do Bugs have as much problem with water leaks? --- This window seal you have -- was it also made for Bugs? -- or -- go with a German or Metric's West when the time comes? ------- Good Video ------ Rodney
Is this a butyl type tape? It’s a great idea; a gentleman who’s a glazer by trade uses butyl sealant inside the rubber gasket as extra insurance. Works great on the rear windows in Bugs preventing the package trays from rusting out.
yea I put a link on amazon for it. probably would work on windows as well but it might be really hard to remove one. Some people use it to install glass. It did work pretty well I did have some leaks probably because of my metal work not being perfect but really not that bad. Plus I have a curtain rod that conflicts with safari window rubber. so that didnt help.
The square channel repop safari windows are well known for leaking. The OG windows have a different channel outside profile that is more "V" shaped. Creative Engineering out of England makes reproduction Safari windows with a factory profile that will seal better. The aftermarket seals shipped with brands like Wolfgang and others are frankly horrible. Sadly, even NOS german seals would leak and they had the correct formed corners. BTW, those are unobtainium. I'm sure Mike's suggestions will help either way. IMO it is worth getting the windows that have the factory profile. I have a few sets of factory windows, but they need resto. If I were buying today, I'd go with the CE's.
@@ocavant I am not deleting any comments. I am not sure why or what comment was deleted. youtube sometimes bans them but i just leave them up there. Only time I delete them or hide user is if there are all hateful
@@Mikefngarage Ok. Maybe it was the outside link to CE re:their windows that CZcams does not like. I posted something 3 times and it kept disappearing. My bad. Sorry.
Curious how you are getting that speed . I have a 67 split with 1776 not getting but 50mph max. what is your setup. also noticed you had hardly no play in the steering
I dont have safaries but that whistle is wayyy annoying lol. Is that the wind wing whistle? Im pretty sure I would not stop till I had zero leaks, but I dont have safaris to experiment on lol
It's not about the problem it's about the solution ! Mike is always coming up with the solution with many years of experience great video ! Thank you so much !
This is one of those discussions that I’m scared to talk about. I must say it’s very difficult to find a good rubber. Heck we didn’t even do the safaris and most of the darn things leaked. It was a huge bummer when all the hardwood and insulation got wet. Great explanations of how the water moves/leaks. This is very nice of you to warn people about this. Sucks when you garage it for a couple years fixing it and getting it ready to ride and then you pull it outside and bam it gets wet. Also Opening up the pop out window frames and explaining how those 2 screws in there get rusted/frozen. And how to retap the threads. People would love that. Oh and that heavy gauge spring assembly that hides under the wing windows too. People would love that. Your videos are great diy. Really really great stuff.
most of the time I end up replacing the pop out frames. I used to get them for 16 each. IDK now.
Nice little tutorial on the window leaking problems,been there,done that.still had problems afterward but minor in comparison to original leaking.good video.👍👍👍😎😎😎
Gonna have to bookmark this one for when I get to installing my safaris. Fantastic idea Mike!
really works better OMG I have been driving it for a while. really good.
Very nicely done! Back in the 80s & 90s, My friends and I had bugs and them rabbits. Though the problem was not with the bugs, persay, there was an issue with the rabbit's windshield whistling and leaking. Our solution back then was to get a Black Plumber's Silicone and put into the grooves - the groove that went into the body and the grove that held the windshield. I forget its name but it did not stick to the rubber but it did peel off easily when the rubber was removed. But it did end the leaks the the whistling. Some of it leaked out of the groove but that was easy to clean up and it showed that it sealed up from the inside out.
Hi, Mike Interesting and Informative video as usual even though I don`t drive any of these beautiful VW Busses It's helping out a lot of drivers who do, Thanks for sharing👍🏻🇺🇸🙏🏻.🇳🇱🇳🇴Greetings.Hubertus
Grandpa taught me to massage Vaseline into the bottom seal and wrinkles then ⁹wipe the excess off and no leaks anymore!
Last fairly long too and keep always a jar in the bus for touch up if necessary.
Great tip!
Mike, my 67 mustang used that butyl tape on the gas tank in the trunk !
My dad's 67 was only a year old when it developed a leak in the upper corner of the windshield , and it didn't have the safari windows. I remember him driving the German autobahn during the rain and asking me to wipe the leak. It must have been that rough metal corner you were talking about. I don't know when he got it fixed, maybe during the next service.
Hello, I saw this video about leaking safari windows. I also had that problem with my safari windows. The rubbers did not even fit properly around the windows. (I have a 1958 T1 restored in the Netherlands that I imported from Texas) Restored with original parts. So also good quality window seals. Yet my safaris leaked!! Since it rains a lot in the Netherlands, I also had this problem. My solution is as simple as it is effective, I use Vaseline on the corners of the rubbers where they do not seal properly and also between the rubbers of the frame and the rubbers around the safaris. The only disadvantage is that Vaseline remains spreadable and can therefore stain. But it does provide a watertight seal. And the costs are minimal to solve this problem. Just like applying the Vaseline. This is done without much work.
That’s like the tape for vacuum bagging composite repairs.
interesting video. can you do an update on the cherrypicker? love that thing
Great idea, really nice 👍
Thank you! 😊
Hey Mike ! My problem of the week is my window regulators that were Brazllian came in a flat package so you have to bend the last 2 inches of the top . Well even the first time I rolled them up they ( both ) were screwed . I tried to do the best job possible ? I should have left the old ones on , because now I have to tear up the new felts and seals . Just great !!!!!!
frustrating on how crappy the parts are and they still charge top dollar
@@Mikefngarage 10-4 on the top $
I don't have a Safari or a Bus --- but did enjoy your video --- water leaks are sometimes hard to find -- then you have an air leak on top of that --- I'm wanting to -- soon -- to get into my '70 Bug -- take it apart and go through it --- Do Bugs have as much problem with water leaks? --- This window seal you have -- was it also made for Bugs? -- or -- go with a German or Metric's West when the time comes? ------- Good Video ------ Rodney
Is this a butyl type tape? It’s a great idea; a gentleman who’s a glazer by trade uses butyl sealant inside the rubber gasket as extra insurance. Works great on the rear windows in Bugs preventing the package trays from rusting out.
yea I put a link on amazon for it. probably would work on windows as well but it might be really hard to remove one. Some people use it to install glass. It did work pretty well I did have some leaks probably because of my metal work not being perfect but really not that bad. Plus I have a curtain rod that conflicts with safari window rubber. so that didnt help.
The square channel repop safari windows are well known for leaking. The OG windows have a different channel outside profile that is more "V" shaped. Creative Engineering out of England makes reproduction Safari windows with a factory profile that will seal better. The aftermarket seals shipped with brands like Wolfgang and others are frankly horrible. Sadly, even NOS german seals would leak and they had the correct formed corners. BTW, those are unobtainium. I'm sure Mike's suggestions will help either way. IMO it is worth getting the windows that have the factory profile. I have a few sets of factory windows, but they need resto. If I were buying today, I'd go with the CE's.
yea I dont think I will be buying anymore Wolfgang ones anyway because they are just too expensive. they raised their prices from 600 to over 1000.
@@Mikefngarage Maybe explain why you are deleting comments.
@@ocavant I am not deleting any comments. I am not sure why or what comment was deleted. youtube sometimes bans them but i just leave them up there. Only time I delete them or hide user is if there are all hateful
@@Mikefngarage Ok. Maybe it was the outside link to CE re:their windows that CZcams does not like. I posted something 3 times and it kept disappearing. My bad. Sorry.
Use the seals rubbers from the Peugeot 106 or Citroen Saxo side windows !! never having a leak again
Bet the sound is coming from the roof vent, tape it up and see ;)
yea I couldnt feel anything coming from around the windows. ran my hand around and also not much as far as water leaks.
@@Mikefngarage mine does the same thing, I need a passenger to find the dam air leak 🤷🏽♂️
can you explain the vent assembly you mentionen on the test drive? i always wondered whats inside and how they work.
Windex!!!
Curious how you are getting that speed . I have a 67 split with 1776 not getting but 50mph max. what is your setup. also noticed you had hardly no play in the steering
I dont have safaries but that whistle is wayyy annoying lol. Is that the wind wing whistle? Im pretty sure I would not stop till I had zero leaks, but I dont have safaris to experiment on lol
interesting video. can you do an update on the cherrypicker? love that thing