🚗 Classic Fault — Mercedes-Benz W115 (1968–1976)
Windscreen rubber seal water ingress
💰 Estimated Repair Cost
$80 – $300 USD
Parts and labour estimate
🔧 Tools Required
Windscreen removal tools, seal lubricant
📋 Overview
The original rubber windscreen seal deteriorates and loses sealing properties. Water tracks in along the seal, appearing inside on the dash or carpet.
🩺 Symptoms
- Water dripping from dash or A-pillar in rain
- wet carpet at front
- rust staining from windscreen surround
🔍 Possible Causes
- Hardened or split windscreen rubber seal
- seal not seated correctly
🛠️ Diagnosis Steps
Pour water from container around seal and watch for ingress inside.
✅ Most Confirmed Fix
Replace windscreen rubber seal. Use correct seal lubricant during installation.
72% of users confirm this fix worked (16 reports)
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