Windscreen Crack/replacement

[JIM89 0]

Hi,

 

I've got a cracked windscreen and need to know the best way of replacing it.

Is it possible to do it myself, or do i get a professional to do it?

 

It happened when I was was rushing to put up my degree show at uni and loaded the car up with a long shelf covered in rags both ends...resting it on the dash it just fit in diagonally and had flex in the structure so when slowly shutting the boot I didn't think it was a problem, but when it did click shut I saw the screen and had a heart attack!

 

The shelf must of moved when it shut and put pressure on the screen. Silly silly mistake, but need to know what you would recommend to replace the screen as soon as poss...

 

All help would be appreciated,

 

Thanks,

James

 

p.s hope Alex doesn't see this...sorry mate !

 

Edited June 13, 2010 by JIM89

[gixxerash 0]

Do you have fully comp insurance.

[pugpete1108 62 1 Cars]

easy to do yourself mate.

 

just get mate and sit in the front seats and push out with your feet it will come out easily. retain the seal and fit a new screen using strong string or wire in the bead to pull the seal round the window frame.

 

should be on the search somewhere.

[Redtop 14 2 Cars]

They aren't too hard to do. I would recommend putting in a new windscreen seal as well if it hasn't had one in years. They can leak. A smear of fairy liquid or some silicone spray if you have it, helps the rubber go in alot easier and less risk of marking/tearing the seal with insulated wire/string. If you haven't got the proper string tool, i'd recommend a roll of insulated wire instead as some string can break easily and you will get frustrated when it does when the screen is almost in!

[hcmini1989 16]

easy to do yourself mate.

 

just get mate and sit in the front seats and push out with your feet it will come out easily. retain the seal and fit a new screen using strong string or wire in the bead to pull the seal round the window frame.

 

should be on the search somewhere.

Im in a simlar situation. Do you mean loop it around the the rubber seal and pull it all the way round the seal from inside the car.

[JIM89 0]

Cheers lads,

 

I thought it may be a string & pull job but i know later pugs have that nasty sealant stuff holding it in.

 

Next question! Where best to gain a windscreen? I've search ebay and can't find any...

 

Would you know anywhere that may be of help? and are all 205 screens the same?

 

Thanks alot!

 

James

[pugpete1108 62 1 Cars]

Im in a simlar situation. Do you mean loop it around the the rubber seal and pull it all the way round the seal from inside the car.

 

that is exactly it, i used the insides of some 2.5mm twin and earth cable and it worked a treat.

 

Cheers lads,

 

I thought it may be a string & pull job but i know later pugs have that nasty sealant stuff holding it in.

 

Next question! Where best to gain a windscreen? I've search ebay and can't find any...

 

Would you know anywhere that may be of help? and are all 205 screens the same?

 

Thanks alot!

 

James

 

pretty sure they are all the same

[Redtop 14 2 Cars]

Would you know anywhere that may be of help? and are all 205 screens the same?

 

Thanks alot!

 

James

 

There are 3 types from what I know. Clear - base models, bronze tint -all gti's and bronze tint with blue haze at the top [similar to the way some vauxhaul astra screens used to be]

 

I couldn't get a bronze tint one when I was after one here in N. Ireland earlier this year so went for the one with the blue haze. It's the dearer of the 3. A local windscreen company should be able to sort you out no problem.

[ALEX 98 1 Cars]

p.s hope Alex doesn't see this...sorry mate !

 

 

 

I had those wiper arms and the sump powder coated about 5 years ago. I think it's accelerated the corrosion a little when it blisters.

I had the sump rust through on me last year and had to fit a brand new one.

[ALEX 98 1 Cars]

pretty sure they are all the same

 

 

The Cti one has a blue sun strip, looks like its made into the glass.

Edited June 15, 2010 by ALEX