On Wednesday 28 October 2009 11:03:26 pm Ben Zwissler wrote:
> I got a lot of responses to my question about windshield installation
> and sealing. Thanks to all that responded. The overwhelming number of
> respondents said they didn't use any sealant for their windshield
> installation and didn't have any trouble with leaks. So that's the way
> I'm going. There was about an even split on those who said they had a
> professional shop do it, and several comments that the shops in their
> area wouldn't do it at all or wouldn't guarantee against breaking the
> glass it if they didn't provide it. I've done some searching and am
> going to try it myself using the "string trick" to pull the seal over
> the frame lip. The glass is not perfect and if it breaks I'll buy new
> and go the professional route. (33 years ago at age 16 I did this
> myself on my first TR4A and didn't break anything. I remember nothing
> about how I did it, but I'm smarter now, right?)
Ben,
I went that route with my TR4 (using a used windshield glass) and I lived to
regret the move.
What I thought was a decent piece of glass turned out to be a piece of crap
when the sun shinned a certain way. I replaced it with a new pane from TRF.
The 6 project received a new pane as well.
It is a lot of work installing the glass and you only would want to do the job
once. I believe TRF glass is only about 150 + shipping.
>
> Another question. As I prepare to install the windshield I need to
> replace the tonneau cover snaps that attach to the windshield bolts on
> top of the dash. Its not clear to me where these fit in relation to the
> bolt, the round washer or the shiny triangular piece covering the
> flange. My guess is they go under the round washer and above the
> triangular piece. Anyone got a dissenting opinion?
I believe that is correct. My 4 is currently in storage.
It is a good idea to chase the threads on top of the dash with a tap before
you install the windshield. And use some anti-seize. Once the windshield is in
place, those bolts are difficult to get started. Make sure threads on the bolts
and the welded nuts are clean and sharp.
Bob
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