Replacing windscreen TD5

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fella31

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Buntingford, Great Britain

• Sep 2, 2009

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Morning all, I've a 2002 Disco TD5 ES with rather a lot of stone chips in the windscreen. I've been offered a replacment for a good price but it looks like a big job plus I assume I'll need to purchase new windscreen sealant rubber (if that's what they're called?). To remove and replace, is it a job a half novice can do themselves with a couple of friends, Ive changed clutches, brakes, etc but not too sure how to tackle this one? Anyone tried it?

Cheers
Al

 

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skidmarks

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Derbyshire

• Sep 2, 2009

• #2

Had mine done couple weeks ago.I do not think its a diy job tbh.Its bonded and you need special equip to remove it and all the solvents and gear to fit it correctly.

 

ratty

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• Sep 2, 2009

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Get it done proffesionally. Much of the protection offered in the event of a rollover is attributed to the windscreen.

 

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skidmarks

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• Sep 2, 2009

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Plus if you do it through your insurance you'll only pay excess it was £75 on my ins and you don't loose your no claims.

 

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PASTMASTER

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• Sep 2, 2009

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ratty said:

Get it done proffesionally. Much of the protection offered in the event of a rollover is attributed to the windscreen.

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Yes it's quite a job, and the finishers on the sides are also fiddly to get right. Had mine done twice on the insurance - first one sent a man in a van who didn't do too well - after a while one of the finishers fell off on the M20 and it leaked. Second time took it in and left it overnight. Seems to be a good job so far and only £50.00 for the excess. Your insurance should cover it, assuming the chips can't be repaired.