Installing a front Windshield L300

[hesser]

Hi there,

I have finally received my new windshield and need to get it installed. I am wondring if anyone has done this themself..... I was told by the guy that sold it to me that there is no glue required. The windshield just slips tightly back into the rubber gasket. Any thoughts?

Thanks
Mike

[Firesong]

Technically it doesn't need one. The rubber should seal it good.
However there are the times where you wish you had sealed it
when you could have.

I would and will when this one of mine needs it done.
I have some stone bruises that are not repairable and when
they spread it will be time.

Disadvantage to sealing it is that sometimes, when removing
afterwards you might need to get a new gasket/ seal for the
window rather than reusing the old one.

If it's original, it may need a new one anyway.

FS

[Growlerbearnz]

The screen is fairly easy to fit, but having done it 3 times now (first for rust in the corners, then for a broken screen, and again when chasing a mystery leak) I would definitely recommend using a professional grade non-hardening sealant designed for windows with rubber gaskets. Sika and Teroson are two brands I know of.

I applied the goo to the groove the glass goes into, and into the channel between the wee sealing lips on the sides of the gasket. Dont put it into the groove that goes over the metal flange, it's horrible messy stuff and will get everywhere.

I use very thin braided nylon rope and a plastic stick (a spatula handle with the rubber removed, carved into a screwdriver-like tip). The rope goes in the gasket groove, wind it round a couple of times, offer the screen up to the opening and pull the string from the inside to fold the lip over the flange. Sometimes you'll need to use the plastic stick to lever the lip over, especially when getting started. (Use a plastic stick rather than a screwdriver, because you WILL slip and hit the glass. Hence the second time I had to fit a windscreen.)

Once the lip is over the flange the whole way round you may find the rubber is still sitting a little high- you'll need to work your way around the rubber on the inside, pushing it all the way home over the flange. The professionals use a plastic roller with a handle, I just use my fingers.

Good luck!

[hesser]

Thanks for the heads up. It is raining big time where I am and I do not have a dry spot to do the work Sooooooooooooooooooo off to the shop I go in the morning. I am going to get a Deli Tune while I am there. Hopefully there is no other bad news! I am not a fan of going to mechanics. But I've heard good things about Assinaboin. I'm sure I spelled that wrong!

Mike