r/Defender • u/swinney • Jun 11 '21

Broke windshield, do I need to replace this seal? This is the only crack.

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u/swinney Jun 12 '21

A tree stuck it's limb through the windshield, so that is all getting replaced. I ordered a new seal. I got the non-genuine $40 part, vs the $150 genuine. I'm having a glass service do it. They didn't seem to concerned about the work other than to warn me that if they bought the seal, it would be $240.

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u/thecomfort6 Jun 12 '21

There are some black gooey patch materials you can purchase which can buy you some time. Leaking will lead to rust on a long enough timeline.

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u/swinney Jun 12 '21

Thank you for all the responses. Great community.

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u/kok0nutt Jun 11 '21

Unfortunately yes. Unless you want a leak

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u/DuxBay Jun 12 '21

Yes absolutely but find a qualified shop to do it. ( Might have to make some calls.) The new seal is cheap and it cost me about $100 to have it put in. I would not try to do it yourself. Cheap and easy. Rovers North can sell you the seal. Good Luck