I must be one of the lucky ones. I removed and replaced my windshield last
spring all alone in two tries. I had done it once before on my TR4 in 1993.
The most difficult part was forcing Vaseline in the inside rubber channel
prior to inseting my cord. I like using solid core (not braided) phone
wire. It's small, strong and smooth. I had to consult the manual to be
reminded to start at the bottom (or was it the top?). Which ever it was,
it
made a big difference. When I went the wrong way, the windshield kept
wanting to kick out. Doing it the right direction fed it in onto the lip
just right with only a little coaxing. I used a right-angled pick to make
sure none of the seal was folded under. After the install, I used the
black
weather seal stuff on the two outside lips (windshield side and body frame
side). With an angle cut on the nozzle of the sealing material, I pryed up
the rubber lip to "caulk" around the perimeter. I wonder if the windshield
that broke was not already damaged or if the frame was a little out of
shape
to require so much force. At least it was someone else who did it.
Andy
CD6746L
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Patrick Bloem" <patrick.bloem@sbcglobal.net>
> To: <jimjcmo@yahoo.com>; <6pack@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 6:09 PM
> Subject: re: windshield adventures
>
>
>> snip
>> ,Friends:
>> <
>> < I thought I'd share this experience I had trying to
>> reinstall <my
>> <windshield. I had the rope in place in the rubber
>> gasket and <lubed it with
>> <liquid dish detergent.
>>
>> Jim & All,
>> I had the experience of putting a windshield in my car
>> this fall. With the help, patience & calm of fellow
>> lister, Ron Landis the glass went in after 3 - 4
>> attempts. Key learning's from this was.
>> 1. Use a 16 - 14 ga. electrical wire. Rope, strong
>> twine, etc. doesn't cut it...actually the frame cuts
>> it and it takes a lot of force to pull.
>> 2. Use LOTS of soap/water solution in the frame anf on
>> the seal.
>> 3. Follow the Bently instructions.
>> 4. Have a friend that will not let you give up. Then
>> reward him w/a local micro brew or a fine single malt.
>>
>> Of course this all is moot now but you gave it a try.
>> Cheers
>> Patrick Bloem
>> 68 TR250
>> CD 5841 LO
>>
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