blz6662 Posted October 29, 2007 Posted October 29, 2007 Hi All Has anyone got any experience in carrying out this job? I've got a new top rail from Land Rover genuine parts ready to fit. Doesn't seem too much of a chore once the roof is off (er yeh ok ok ). Can it be done without removing the windsceen? Any offers? cheers Baden Quote
blz6662 Posted November 17, 2007 Author Posted November 17, 2007 Hi AllHas anyone got any experience in carrying out this job? I've got a new top rail from Land Rover genuine parts ready to fit. Doesn't seem too much of a chore once the roof is off (er yeh ok ok ). Can it be done without removing the windsceen? Any offers? cheers Baden Come on Guys must be someone out there (including the pros) that must have tried this or am I the only unlucky one with high level air-con/ shower for free! cheers Bade Quote
DEANO3528 Posted November 17, 2007 Posted November 17, 2007 am I the only unlucky one with high level air-con/ shower for free! Certainly seems that way! In a similar circumstance I probably would have reached for the hi-mod silicon Which is probably why the windscreen on my Disco is in a state of perpetual smear!!! But no I certainly haven't done the job. Quote
blz6662 Posted November 17, 2007 Author Posted November 17, 2007 Certainly seems that way!In a similar circumstance I probably would have reached for the hi-mod silicon Which is probably why the windscreen on my Disco is in a state of perpetual smear!!! But no I certainly haven't done the job. Right thats it guys I'll get at it (in the new year) and do a step by step photo shoot on it ( or to the local bubble blowers looney bin) and so whats the big deal - have MIG will travel (anyone got a 6 metre Eurotorch) as my Rangies on a stuck ramp! cheers big bad bade - err mmm Quote
richardthestag Posted November 22, 2007 Posted November 22, 2007 I broke my last Rangie for spares and can probably help. The screen is dead easy to remove, get the two A-post/windscreen pillar trims off and disconnect the heated screen electrics if fitted. Pulled the push in black beading out of the outside of the windscreen rubber. This makes the screen rubber really soft and flexible. Working from inside the car I started at the top corner and simply pushed the glass outwards gently, once I had pushed around the top and down both side the top of the screen was clear of the frame and I lifted the screen off the car leaving the screen rubber in the frame. I never put one back in but suspect replacement is the reversal of removal process failing that get the rubber back on the screen and then use car wash liquid and a washing line. Once the screen and rubber are back in the black beading seems to lock everything into place. Don’t forget to remove the rear view mirror, mine has electrics for map lights!! Once the screen is out you can fix your screen top rail which I think needs to be welded in, take measurements before cutting the old rail off else you may not get the screen back in. HTH Richard Quote
101nut Posted November 22, 2007 Posted November 22, 2007 I'll make one or two comments: 1) if you want to keep the screen the chicken way of doing it is to cut around the outside rubber seal with a stanley knife, the screen will drop out but you'll need a new £50 seal ... otherwise if you start pushing and you really want to keep the screen sod's law dictates it'll break! 2) if the top rail is rotten, why? I'd suspect that you have an early 90's motor and if so the A pillars may be in need of attention as well. If it was due to a failed seal then you may have rot elsewhere in the windscreen frame/bulkhead which will need doing so be prepared for it. AndyG Quote
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