05-03-2022, 04:27 PM
It's difficult to determine what caused that gap. I had a local body shop replace the windshields in my 1978 Newell. There was enough difference in the glass between 1978 and 1998 that the glass didn't fit correctly. We had to trim the opening to get it to set in.
I had a local shop that specializes in MH windshields replace the windshields on 316 a few yrs ago. I had Newell ship the glass and the gasket to the shop. They used a specific adhesive to bond the gasket to the body of the coach. Once everything was in place they let the coach set for 24 hours before I could drive it home. They fit perfectly and have held up well.
Yours may have been replaced and not installed properly. Does the glass set "proud" of the coach body? If the coach experienced extreme torsional stress that could cause fitment issues especially if the gasket is deteriorated. If you choose to have just the gaskets replaced it would be wise to check new glass availability, (just in case!!) Some automotive glass is hard to source due to "supply chain issues".
I had a local shop that specializes in MH windshields replace the windshields on 316 a few yrs ago. I had Newell ship the glass and the gasket to the shop. They used a specific adhesive to bond the gasket to the body of the coach. Once everything was in place they let the coach set for 24 hours before I could drive it home. They fit perfectly and have held up well.
Yours may have been replaced and not installed properly. Does the glass set "proud" of the coach body? If the coach experienced extreme torsional stress that could cause fitment issues especially if the gasket is deteriorated. If you choose to have just the gaskets replaced it would be wise to check new glass availability, (just in case!!) Some automotive glass is hard to source due to "supply chain issues".
1993 Newell (316) 45' 8V92,towing an Imperial open trailer or RnR custom built enclosed trailer. FMCA#232958 '67 Airstream Overlander 27' '67GTO,'76TransAm,'52Chevy panel, 2000 Corvette "Lingenfelter"modified, '23 Grand Cherokee.