M20S (or M20R) Rear Window Replacement

[kinser]

Does anyone know the process for replacing the rear windows on an Eagle or Ovation?  I've been able to find posts about doing this work on other models, but the design is certainly different on those.  I've got a water leak on my rear and am debating on just replacing the entire thing with grey / tinted units instead of the clear that is currently there. 

[jetdriven]

remove the window panels, remove the retainers, and remove the windows.  Clean up the sealant and glue some new ones in  with CS3330.  Dont use silicone, or any hardware store crap.   We could probably do it here and send you back out early the next day.

[kinser]

21 hours ago, jetdriven said:

remove the window panels, remove the retainers, and remove the windows.  Clean up the sealant and glue some new ones in  with CS3330.  Dont use silicone, or any hardware store crap.   We could probably do it here and send you back out early the next day.

Thank you!!  

[M20F]

On 8/10/2024 at 7:39 PM, jetdriven said:

We could probably do it here and send you back out early the next day.

@kinser this is one of those projects where a hanger fairy could achieve it, believe me you want to pay somebody.  

[kinser]

47 minutes ago, M20F said:

@kinser this is one of those projects where a hanger fairy could achieve it, believe me you want to pay somebody.  

I do love working on things myself, but given the need to get this done fast, I will almost certainly end up hiring someone to do the work.  I mostly just wanted to get an idea for the level of effort involved to see if it was even within reason... the posts on some other / older models makes it look waaay more involved.  I've got a couple MSC locations within reach, so I'll ping them to see what it would cost and if they aren't available, then I'll be going to see @jetdriven in person. 

[Jeff_S]

Alright, nobody else commented on the obvious, so I will.  The OP says "I have a water leak on my rear" to which I say "there's a different forum for that!"

[kinser]

1 minute ago, Jeff_S said:

Alright, nobody else commented on the obvious, so I will.  The OP says "I have a water leak on my rear" to which I say "there's a different forum for that!"

BWAHAHAHA!!!  Just goes to show the value of this forum... I tried so so many other places and finally found my answer in a can of CS3330. 

[kinser]

On 8/10/2024 at 7:39 PM, jetdriven said:

remove the window panels, remove the retainers, and remove the windows.  Clean up the sealant and glue some new ones in  with CS3330.  Dont use silicone, or any hardware store crap.   We could probably do it here and send you back out early the next day.

Is this the stuff?  The b2 / red variant?  https://skygeek.com/flamemaster-cs-3330b2-sealant-6-oz.html

[jetdriven]

thats it! 

[Bolter]

On 8/10/2024 at 3:49 PM, kinser said:

Does anyone know the process for replacing the rear windows on an Eagle or Ovation?  I've been able to find posts about doing this work on other models, but the design is certainly different on those.  I've got a water leak on my rear and am debating on just replacing the entire thing with grey / tinted units instead of the clear that is currently there. 

From my experiene with riveted aluminum trailers, keep in mind that the leak is not always where the water is flowing.  Be sure to check all over, especially when you have the window out, and be sure you are getting the source.  I have had water enter through a loose rivet, and then travel several feet over before reaching the interior.

-dan

[kinser]

19 minutes ago, Bolter said:

From my experiene with riveted aluminum trailers, keep in mind that the leak is not always where the water is flowing.  Be sure to check all over, especially when you have the window out, and be sure you are getting the source.  I have had water enter through a loose rivet, and then travel several feet over before reaching the interior.

-dan

Good point.  I swung by a nearby MSC today that mentioned some of the same points.  Their suggestion, and my next step before replacing anything will be pulling out the interior panels again watching the backside of the window for water coming in while my poor wife pours water on the bits that might be leaking.  Hopefully that would be a pretty direct way to see and identify the area... possibly allowing for a patch instead of a replacement.