Re: Windscreen frame
herbeam (herbeam(at)cari.net)
Sun, 29 Dec 1991 08:31:17 -0800
When replacing windshield frames I use super caulk strip that comes in the
shape of a large string and is wound in a circle in a flat box. I also cut
new angled rubber spacers to put under the main outboard corners of the
windscreen on which I can adjust the tension and the rake of the windshield
to match the fwd qtr windows on the doors. It is also a good idea to use
self locking nuts (nylon insert type) on the outer posts so that once you
get the proper fastener tension and rake it will not work loose and cause
squeaks and rattles. On herbeam the windshield worked loose after 50,000
miles and was the cause of my mystery dashboard noise. The rubber inserts
were still good but body flex had caused the outer nuts to loosen,
consequently being replaced with self locking nuts it won't happen again.
-----Original Message-----
From: Russell Maddock <rmaddock(at)petrie.hotkey.net.au>
To: Alpine List <alpines(at)autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, December 28, 1998 3:53 PM
Subject: Windscreen frame
>According to one of the Rootes Service Bulletins in my copy of the SAOC's
>Alpine Guide, windscreen rake should be adjusted by packing under the
>windscreen frame with something called "Glasticord" sealer. Anyone know
what
>this is or of a substitute?
>
>Russ Maddock
>Brisbane, Australia
>
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