DJB1140 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I plan to fir a new winscreen to my 200 Tdi 90. I have fitted windscreens in my youth (many years ago ) but never fitted one to a Defender. I have readup on the subject and the basic idea of running a cord inside the seal and pulling it into position seems still to be the way to go. However in everything I read there is no clue as to the best place to start. Should I start centre bottom, work to both sides then up and back to centre top. Or is it better to start on one side and work accross to the other side. Which way have others done this. Any suggestions/advice welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrr47 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Start on the both shorter sides, i.e. the A posts, and overlap the cord. If the bottom/dash side looks hard to get to, you can push this on first. If there is a sealing strip on the outside of the rubber, this should be removed before trying to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I've never had much luck with the cord method. I just soap it up put the bottom in then work up both sides with a pallet knife working the rubber flap over the lip gently pushing the screen in as you go then work along the top. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertspark Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Used the cord method seen in one on the Haynes restoration manuals worked a treat may have used fairy liquid too to aide in slipping it in. Worked a treat really easy to do was well impressed with the single handed job just take your time and don't force anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seth's dad Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I found the best way was by using the cord method. I put loops in the two sides and the top and bottom. With the other half gently pressing from outside and the rubber warmed up in hot water, went in a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I have done it several times. . I always start the cord along the bottom and allow an overlap. .. I then work my way around gently while someone sits on the bonnet applying pressure. .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB1140 Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 Thanks guys for the suggestions. Just need to wait for some warm weather so the rubber is a little easier to manipulate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Put the rubber in a bucket of hot water up until you need it. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Tech Archive has a piece about screen replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Be warned though, is not all plain sailing, I've broken 2 screens fitting them, and I leave it to the experts now. They are surprising easy to crack. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwakers Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 +1 the only one i ever fitted myself cracked..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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