240 General: - Leaking windscreen

146ken · Feb 12th, 2007, 15:41

I know this is a perennial problem, but has any one got a good answer for it.
My recently acquired 240GLT has been dry as a bone up until last friday. Driving in a downpour I noticed a tiny drop of water forming at the edge of the screen, on drivers side, just above were the plastic clip is sited. Today this has become worse and water is now coming in quick enough to wet the carpets below. I've been through the carpets out and dry them routine with my other 240 so really could do with sorting this one out before it gets to that stage.
I've looked round the exterior trim and can see no corrosion or damage to rubber trim. It is definitely coming in round the edge of the glass and not from lost grommet, rusthole or round the wiper motors. Is it possible to repair windscreen sealant or is this a screen out and reseal job?

tuning_redblock · Feb 12th, 2007, 17:49

Hello Ken, I manages to seal my windscreen by running sealant around the leading and inner edges of the screen, and the inside wherever I could get at it, it seemed to work for me, or if you insurance covers your screen, or maybe a "big stone chip" may be called for?

Alec Dawe · Feb 12th, 2007, 18:31

Another good product to try for obscure windscreen leaks is 'Creeping Crack'
Its mostly used by the yachting fraternity, for sealing weeps in ungetattable places.
It has the capillary creeping action of peretrating oil, like WD 40, but then sets and seals. Good for very small leaks, especially behind trims etc.

Velorum · Feb 12th, 2007, 18:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alec Dawe

Another good product to try for obscure windscreen leaks is 'Creeping Crack'
Its mostly used by the yachting fraternity, for sealing weeps in ungetattable places.
It has the capillary creeping action of peretrating oil, like WD 40, but then sets and seals. Good for very small leaks, especially behind trims etc.

I used this stuff a few years ago on some boat roof fittings and it worked really well.

julie · Feb 12th, 2007, 18:45

i would wait for a dry day then take off the ruber/plastic trim it just clips on , then you will have clear access to the screen and should be able to seeany gaps in the sealer the propper stuff in non setting and can be manipulated into place hope this helps

Clifford Pope · Feb 13th, 2007, 08:27

You can attack it from either/both sides. Remove the trim on the inside and try and see where the water is getting in. I managed to stop mine by working in some more squidgy black gutter sealant, pressing it down with the blunt end of a pencil.
On the outside I have used ordinary household varnish, diluted a little to make it runnier. Slop it all over the outside trim etc, then wipe off.

Velorum · Feb 25th, 2007, 13:14

I started another thread a week or so ago about the dreaded wet carpet problem - having found that water was coming in through the sunroof I thought that the problems was solved when I sorted out the seal.

Although I thought that I had checked the windscreen - I hadnt been thorough enough. Upon finding the carpet wet this morning after last nights rain I investigated further and am now certain that its a windscreen leak as outlined in this thread. The surround is warped in a few places leaving gaps that water can get past. Looks like that particular side of the surround will need lifting and some mastic injected underneath. In the meantime Ive covered the offending areas with waterproof tape.

Keeps me out of mischief (and away from ebay!) I suppose...........

Velorum · Feb 25th, 2007, 13:25

Sorry - I forgot to attach some photos (thought that they might jazz up the post a bit!)

JOHN ROBERTS · Feb 25th, 2007, 13:35

hi guys sorry to jump in but as i will be buying a 240 soon is this a common prob with windscreen also is the heater matrix a prob as will or just it just the fan cheers john

Velorum · Feb 25th, 2007, 13:45

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Originally Posted by JOHN ROBERTS

hi guys sorry to jump in but as i will be buying a 240 soon is this a common prob with windscreen also is the heater matrix a prob as will or just it just the fan cheers john

My guess is that its fairly common with a lot of cars that of this age. Straightforward to fix in the general scheme of things though.

I guess you are refering to the heater fan problem? There is a fairly lengthy thread on this with some great photos:

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=32797

Feb 12th, 2007, 15:41	#1
146ken VOC Member Last Online: Jul 16th, 2022 19:08 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Exeter View Photos By: 146ken	Leaking windscreen I know this is a perennial problem, but has any one got a good answer for it. My recently acquired 240GLT has been dry as a bone up until last friday. Driving in a downpour I noticed a tiny drop of water forming at the edge of the screen, on drivers side, just above were the plastic clip is sited. Today this has become worse and water is now coming in quick enough to wet the carpets below. I've been through the carpets out and dry them routine with my other 240 so really could do with sorting this one out before it gets to that stage. I've looked round the exterior trim and can see no corrosion or damage to rubber trim. It is definitely coming in round the edge of the glass and not from lost grommet, rusthole or round the wiper motors. Is it possible to repair windscreen sealant or is this a screen out and reseal job?

Feb 12th, 2007, 17:49	#2
tuning_redblock Grrrrrrrrrrreat Member Last Online: Aug 31st, 2009 21:30 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: alfreton View Photos By: tuning_redblock	Hello Ken, I manages to seal my windscreen by running sealant around the leading and inner edges of the screen, and the inside wherever I could get at it, it seemed to work for me, or if you insurance covers your screen, or maybe a "big stone chip" may be called for? __________________ 1994 480 ES - 2.0 Auto (Blondie77's Car) Poppy 1980 24? GL - Pick Up, Complete shed 1984 244 GLT - NORDICA Replica (ish) aka Minstrel 1989 245 GL(T) - Modified Tulip (Died 01.01.2007) 1996 460 Turbo - Scrap metal (11.01.2007) 1986 245 GL - Dead 1982 240 GLT - Rust bucket, all parts saved 1989 745 GL - Sold and still going 1989 440 Xi - Sold and still going 1988 240 GLT - Dead 1989 360 GLT - Stolen 1988 360 GLT - Twisted shell!! Erm....I've lost my keys again darling.

Feb 12th, 2007, 18:31	#3
Alec Dawe Former Support Team Last Online: Jan 26th, 2024 11:26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nr Norwich	Another good product to try for obscure windscreen leaks is 'Creeping Crack' Its mostly used by the yachting fraternity, for sealing weeps in ungetattable places. It has the capillary creeping action of peretrating oil, like WD 40, but then sets and seals. Good for very small leaks, especially behind trims etc. __________________ Alec. (My other car is a WD 2-10-0)

Feb 25th, 2007, 13:14	#7
Velorum VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newquay	I started another thread a week or so ago about the dreaded wet carpet problem - having found that water was coming in through the sunroof I thought that the problems was solved when I sorted out the seal. Although I thought that I had checked the windscreen - I hadnt been thorough enough. Upon finding the carpet wet this morning after last nights rain I investigated further and am now certain that its a windscreen leak as outlined in this thread. The surround is warped in a few places leaving gaps that water can get past. Looks like that particular side of the surround will need lifting and some mastic injected underneath. In the meantime Ive covered the offending areas with waterproof tape. Keeps me out of mischief (and away from ebay!) I suppose........... __________________ Past Volvos 340's (2), 240 saloons (4), 240 estates (5), 740 estate (1), 760 saloon (1), 940 saloon (1), 940 estate (1)

Feb 25th, 2007, 13:35	#9
JOHN ROBERTS Member Last Online: May 26th, 2007 11:33 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: leeds	hi hi guys sorry to jump in but as i will be buying a 240 soon is this a common prob with windscreen also is the heater matrix a prob as will or just it just the fan cheers john

Feb 12th, 2007, 18:45	#5
julie New Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2008 18:33 Join Date: May 2006 Location: newark	i would wait for a dry day then take off the ruber/plastic trim it just clips on , then you will have clear access to the screen and should be able to seeany gaps in the sealer the propper stuff in non setting and can be manipulated into place hope this helps

Feb 13th, 2007, 08:27	#6
Clifford Pope Not an expert but ... Last Online: Yesterday 12:45 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boncath	You can attack it from either/both sides. Remove the trim on the inside and try and see where the water is getting in. I managed to stop mine by working in some more squidgy black gutter sealant, pressing it down with the blunt end of a pencil. On the outside I have used ordinary household varnish, diluted a little to make it runnier. Slop it all over the outside trim etc, then wipe off.

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