Removing Weatherstripping = OMG Windshield ASPLODE!

[Pretzellogic]

Has anyone ever actually cracked their windshield after removing the rear weather stripping and then driving in cold weather?

I plan to put mine back on when winter hits anyway, but I'm curious as to the origins of this "fact."

 

[TheMAN]

whachatalkinaboutwillis?

 

[StealthWyvern]

whachatalkinaboutwillis?

I think hes talking about the heat form the engine bay cracking the window with the weather strip romved in extremly cold weather

 

[TheMAN]

there's no reason for "more cooling" in winter anyway... an over cooled engine is just as inefficient as one that's too hot

 

[Brian MP5T]

I doubt that that the weatherstrip was the problem.

 

[StealthWyvern]

there's no reason for "more cooling" in winter anyway... an over cooled engine is just as inefficient as one that's too hot

Actaully from what I understand a over cooled engine kills your gas milage(Saying that its doesn't reach operating temps).

I think he is in asking because he might just be to lazy or forget to put it back in before winter hits.

 

[njaremka]

did you now that by removing the weatherstripping at the rear of the hood that you are decreasing the cooling efficiency of your radiator? the base of the windshield is a high pressure area, and removing the weatherstripping there will cause air to be forced into the engine bay, it will not get sucked out.