replacing windshield gasket - 55 crown victoria

[delco1946]

Hi All, so my windshield leaks at a couple spots - water wraps under the glass in the gasket and up into the interior eventually spilling into the dash and on the to carpet. Here in Portland it rains often and i'm tired of getting caught in a quick rain shower and panicking. Washing it is also quite the production!

I am mentally preparing myself to replace the gasket but this makes me nervous with all the chrome trim, using the right glue/adhesive in the gasket groove, etc. Any words of advice? What works, what doesn't? Whats the best adhesive to use? Whats the best way to clean the old adhesive off the glass?

Also, is there a way to confirm that the rear window is water tight too? (easily?) All the gutters pass and drain water through that area and it makes me nervous that water might be pooling in places that I cant see.