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Thanks for the info! I'll get everything in asap.
Take care,
Anthony

 

Greeting everyone! I am a new member looking for a little help. My 08 Commander has 2 rubber pieces disintegrating near the bottom corners of the windshield. Does anyone know the names of these and if they are easily replaceable?
Thanks again,
Anthony View attachment 44535

Those and the strip along the bottom of the windshield are molded together and part of the plastic cowl.
You'd have to replace the entire cowl, except no one in North America seems to have one and it doesn't look like any more will be made. You can try wreaking yards, but the ones I've seen are as bad or worse than mine. You may have better luck in your area. Right now, I'm in the middle of lots of home projects I need to get done before winter sets in. But winter project will be trying to restore my cowl, finding rubber close enough to work.
Big Blue did a very detailed report on cowl replacement, his pictures will give you an idea of how it's all put together.

Replacing the Front Cowl Panel and front window seal.

I know in the past, forum members have asked if the front cowl panel windshield seal can be replaced, since almost all XK's are either missing it altogether, or, it's in the process of coming apart, piece by piece, like mine was. I took a shot in the dark a while back (about a year or so ago)...

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Thanks for the link and quick reply ! I actually started off this morning with that exact post . I didn't know if the corner pieces could be replaced by themselves or just the whole cowl. I guess if I can't find anything i may just try to rig something up to cover the open holes.
Thanks again,
Anthony

 

Let us know if you come up with something.
I'm sure a lot of other owners have the same problem.

 

Will do, hopefully one will show up somewhere. I just hate to buy a used one and know that in a couple of years I'll be in the same boat again.
Take care,
Anthony

 

Try using silicone spray on all rubber including windows thru out the car.it will give the rubber a new life!

once or twice a year or more if needed.

 

Try using silicone spray on all rubber including windows thru out the car.it will give the rubber a new life!

once or twice a year or more if needed.

I've been doing this for the past couple of years. I needed to replace my drivers side door weather stripping a few years ago and I pulled one from a Commander at the Pull a Part lot. After swapping it, I figured it'd be good to clean it up and spray it w/ silicone spray. Probably twice a year I spray up all the weather stripping (doors, lift gate and rear glass) and also the rubber boots between the body and doors. A little extra effort will hopefully help things last longer!!

 

Thanks for the suggestion I'll give it a try!
Take care,
Anthony