Porsche 996 rear windscreen rubber seal replacement
Porsche 996 rear windscreen rubber seal replacement
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beresd

Original Poster:

91 posts

111 months

Monday 14th September 2020
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Tried searching but can’t find anything so apologies if it’s repeated.

The seal is going on the rear windscreen. Flapping a bit at the top and curling away from the body at the bottom corners.

Disappointingly, Porsche Guildford were unhelpful and a joke so...

Anyone know a decent Porsche body / glass specialist in the South East (I’m based in South Surrey) that I could trust to carry out the work?

Thanks in advance.

selwonk

2,143 posts

254 months

Monday 14th September 2020
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I did mine myself. It was just tucked in, not sealed. It wasn't perfect when it first went in but after a short time it settled down and flattened off fine.

beresd

Original Poster:

91 posts

111 months

Tuesday 15th September 2020
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selwonk said:
I did mine myself. It was just tucked in, not sealed. It wasn't perfect when it first went in but after a short time it settled down and flattened off fine.
Thanks for the heads up. I’ve thought about DIY but I’m not that way inclined! I’d get someone in to change a plug... so defo need a professional.

CanAm

13,871 posts

301 months

Tuesday 15th September 2020
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There's Precision Porsche Specialists Ltd on the Bluebell Industrial Estate on the A275 about 12 miles south of East Grinstead. Their bodyshop gets good reviews.

Jamie Summers

430 posts

280 months

Tuesday 15th September 2020
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It's not a difficult job - any specialist will be able to do it. It doesn't need a bodyshop. GT One in Chertsey did mine last year. The seal itself is about £60 from memory.

Glassman

24,926 posts

244 months

Wednesday 16th September 2020
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beresd said:
Tried searching but can’t find anything so apologies if it’s repeated.

The seal is going on the rear windscreen. Flapping a bit at the top and curling away from the body at the bottom corners.

Disappointingly, Porsche Guildford were unhelpful and a joke so...

Anyone know a decent Porsche body / glass specialist in the South East (I’m based in South Surrey) that I could trust to carry out the work?

Thanks in advance.
It's a common affliction on the 996 rears. With a bit of luck and patience you can fettle a new one in but, technically speaking, it's a glass out job (the trim will come as a kit so well worth changing the frame while you're at it).

beresd

Original Poster:

91 posts

111 months

Wednesday 16th September 2020
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Thanks everyone, your help is much appreciated.

Shaw Tarse

31,884 posts

232 months

Wednesday 16th September 2020
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beresd said:
Thanks everyone, your help is much appreciated.
Click on Glassman's profile, or search him (not used his services myself) but gets many positive reviews smile