[ROVERNET - UK] P6B front windscreen removal tips sought

wfritz at mindspring.com wfritz at mindspring.com
Tue Dec 20 11:57:42 GMT 2005


Speaking of windscreens, has any one had any experience with the polishes
to remove wiper marks. I see them advertised and am considering trying one.
The windscreen on my '69 2000TC is in good shape (no cracks or stone dings)
except for the wiper marks. Any experiential advice is appreciated.

Fritz Rauschenberg
Atlanta, GA


> [Original Message]
> From: Eric Russell <p6rovers at yahoo.com>
> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
> Date: 12/19/2005 5:16:18 PM
> Subject: RE: [ROVERNET - UK] P6B front windscreen removal tips sought
>
> I concur with Paul's "sort of concur"....
> I used a black rubber compound used by the windscreen
> glass shops.  If you have to remove the windscreen
> again (ugh!), the rubber-like material will peel off
> the windscreen seal.
>
> Anyway, I put a thin film between the glass and the
> rubber, and the rubber and the base unit frame.  I
> didn't want to have a water leak and then be sorry I
> didn't take those precautions especially as I was
> hardly tightening the bottom clamps.
>
> Eric
>
>
> --- Paul Smith <Paul.Smith at auroraenergy.com.au> wrote:
>
> > Sort of concur:
> > 1.  yes the clamps just stop it falling; do them up
> > until it doesn't move
> > and that is enough
> > 2.  but do put sealant between rubber and glass
> > around the top and sides, or
> > it will leak (the TC did in decent rain when the
> > orig rubber went hard)
> > 
> > PVS
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Brian & Lori Nordlund
> > [mailto:ble.nordlund at verizon.net]
> > Sent: Tuesday, 20 December 2005 5:50 am
> > To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
> > Subject: RE: [ROVERNET - UK] P6B front windscreen
> > removal tips sought
> > 
> > 
> > Peter-
> > I did my first removal / reinstallation when I was
> > about 15 years old and
> > have done a couple since then.  I was in a high
> > level of stress each time,
> > worrying about the cracking potential, but I think
> > all it takes is a little
> > concern while in the process to improve the odds of
> > success.
> > 
> > The only bit of advice I would have is to not think
> > of the lifting clamps as
> > needing to hold the windshield in place or compress
> > the rubber so it seals.
> > By it's design, it seems to seal well with very
> > little pressure.  Instead,
> > think of their job as simply to hold it up, so that
> > the windshield and the
> > rubber surround are kept from sliding around or
> > popping out of place.
> > 
> > Also, if I remember right, there is a thin piece of
> > rubber or something in
> > the saddle of each lifting clamp, but I'm not sure
> > if that is original or
> > not.  However, that would help reduce the potential
> > for initiating a crack
> > from the point of contact.
> > 
> > In my opinion, and at least in my area, there really
> > isn't anyone with
> > enough experience to address a job like this with
> > any better chance of
> > success.  I have seen some put in by commercial
> > shops where they gob the
> > rubber up with sealant, which is unnecessary, and
> > just makes the next
> > removal job a big mess.
> > 
> > Since windshields are getting more rare all the
> > time, I figure this is a job
> > best left to the person who has enough at stake to
> > ensure it will be done
> > carefully.
> > 
> > Brian.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com
> > [mailto:rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com]On Behalf
> > Of Eric Russell
> > Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 8:13 AM
> > To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
> > Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] P6B front windscreen
> > removal tips sought
> > 
> > 
> > Peter,
> > I have removed many windshields and installed about
> > 3.
> >  My installation success is about 66%.  The keys:
> > *location of the windscreen and rubber assembly in
> > the
> > channel of the base unit
> > *the tightening of the 2 "lifting clamps" must be
> > gentle and equal
> > *don't tighten the "lifting clamps" too much or you
> > will develop tension in the glass
> > 
> > I came down to the garage one morning after
> > installing
> > a glass to find that it had cracked badly.
> > 
> > On the other hand, I installed two others which were
> > not a problem.
> > 
> > Eric
> > 
> > 
> > --- Peter Mitchell <peterm at arach.net.au> wrote:
> > 
> > > Hello Netters,
> > >
> > > or should that be 'Ho Ho Ho netters'!
> > >
> > > The ball joints purchased from Scott have now been
> > > fitted by a Rover
> > > mechanic friend, and I am now keen to tackle the
> > > fitting of a new front
> > > windscreen to my P6B.
> > >
> > > In the opinion of those who have done this job
> > > before, is the replacement of
> > > a windscreen a job for a beginner, or should it be
> > > left to a specialist?
> > >
> > > Kind regards
> > >
> > > Peter Mitchell
> > > Perth Western Australia
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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