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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: BobbyT on 23 September 2007, 16:39
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got some tine worn comming through and i am thinking of having a go at sorting it my self but i am far from keen on taking the screen out as tbh i dont know how and really dont want to fook things up! would i need a new seal if i did?? i would guess its a big job?? :undecided:
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Paul knows how to take them out/refit them Rob, Just ask him when he comes down..
Dinx :kiss:
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its a very simple job(even for a novice),i dont think theres am easyer windscreen to fit,sorry sounds cocky it is my job :nerd:
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really?? :undecided:
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if it wasent for the fact im of on holiday on thu id have poped up over the next weekend or 2 and done it for you for nowt(in laws live at keyingham)if your in no rush and can wait till im next there then let me know.
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yeah? that would be really good as i really could do with getting a look at how bad the rust is under the screen! can the same seal be used when it goes back in? :angry:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v732/Toofunkyhouse/DSC00351.jpg)
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ye shouldent be a problem,all tho it does look like its full of arbamast (sealer)which would sugest its shafted,id get a new one if it were me.im back from 0z at the end of oct,send me a pm to remind me and il pop over
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ok mate! cheers! :smiley:
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theres two ways you can do it rob, one push screen gently on strong bits and hope it doesnt pop and save both, or two, get knife onto seal and save windscreen, i dont mind trying either mate :nerd: methods one and two only any good with plenty of tea...
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lol tea is easy mate! do you have a good seal? :undecided:
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aye shouldnt need it, is this what you really wanna do?
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have you seen the rust patch that is forming? i think i should sort it out, it could be a right mess mind when i get the glass out but if i am lucky it wont be that bad! :undecided:
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try and get other bits done first mate... bagsy smashing windscreen tho ;)
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lol fair one paul! right off to get me head down! i love me job, paid to sleep! lol :grin:
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How to get the screen out gently (sledge hammer... very messy... much fun)
Get a plastic scraper outa the kitchen, outside the car, lift the seal, slide the handle end of the scraper under the seal, go around the whole seal, spraying the hole with WD40. The idea is to free the seal from the body work with out damaging the paint.
Inside the car, repeat if possible, but you must go around the whole seal and lift it so it is free of the trim.
Get a mate, work from the top cornors, pulling the seal back with your fingers, pushing the window out with your thumbs, working towards each other to the top middle of the screen, then keeping a firm, but gentle pressure on the top of the screen, start wroking down the sides in the same way, and volia, an intact screen and seal.
Fitting:
Lube her up right nice, no really
Washing up liquid or red rubber greese.
Fit the seal to the windscreen
Get some tough, smooth string, about 3mm is about max thickness.
put the string in the groove that the body work is goint to sit into of the seal, start at the top right cornor, working across the top edge, around the window, past the begining of the string and back to the top left.
with a mate,
lay the screen into the 'hole', trying to slide the sceen up and as much into position as possible.
get your mate to lean on the screen at the top cornor of your choice and pull the string end gently in the direction of the string, working around the screen together, him pushing, you pulling the string at the same rate. You will see the seal get dragged onto your side of the frame. When you get to the last bit, it gets a bit tight, but be stong and gentle and you'll be ok, once in, go around the outside and give it a shove to try and settle it.
Cheers
kraM
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been talking to tomo320 and he says he can take it out and one of his mates will do any welding needed for 20 quid!! :smug: then all i have to do is paint it! i reckon i can get a good finish on such a small area with a can with the screen out! so all being well this will get sorted soonish! will keep ya posted and get some pics of the rust once the screen is out! it could be bad or it might not be!
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I hope this isn't all happening tmw considering the list of things Paul has told me you's two are doing? :undecided:
or should i say..attempting? :tongue:
Dinx :kiss:
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na i will be having a trip up once the car is sorted! :wink:
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this could be dangerous, rob and paul.. diane are you going to supervise!? (don't be the tea wench!!)
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Nah...think Paul was sick of the hike 164 miles there..don't think id enjoy it!
Dinx :kiss: