Date:         Sun, 7 Oct 2007 20:06:57 -0700
Reply-To:     Reinhard Vehring <rvehring@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Reinhard Vehring <rvehring@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Windshield Removal and Installation
Comments: To: David Kao <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <14666.48580.qm@web82713.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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David,
three suggestions:

Cut the seal on the outside along the frame for a
couple of inches, maybe stick a plastic scraper or
something like that between seal and frame to avoid
cutting into the paint. Grab the seal and pull it out,
it comes out easy or separates. Then the windshield
can be taken out without any force whatsoever. Use
vacuum suckers or two people.

Spend some time to fix the rust in the lower frame
corners. Often enough there are pretty big holes there
that need welding, or at least a glass fiber job.

Have the new shield installed by a pro. Yes, it hurts
the pride, but it's cheaper than a broken windshield.
To get the windshield in you gotta pull it into seal
pretty hard or it will likely bend to much and break
when you attempt to pull / push it in with the
rope-in-the-seal standard procedure. It takes some
practice. There is a fine line between applying enough
force and breaking it. The installers have the right
tools and the right fluids. In my humble opinion it's
not worth to mess around with yourself.

Have fun,
Reinhard

--- David Kao <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM> wrote:

> I am ready to replace my cracked windshield. Anyone
> has any suggestions
> in how to remove the old one and install a new one?
> I have access to a
> decent OEM but used, and an after market new tinted.
> Is there any reason
> I should choose the used OEM glass? I kind of like
> the tinted
> one but is OEM stronger than after market for any
> reason?
>
> How do you remove the windshield without breaking it
> to pieces? Thanks for
> any helpful tips.
>
> David
>
>
>
>
>
>
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