Cracked windscreen advice?
Cracked windscreen advice?
08-11-2018, 10:42 AM
parthiban Make them use extra sealant and it should be ok
thats not a good idea as that can cause the screen to lift allowing water to flow easier down the side causing leaks as its not sat correctly
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parthiban Make them use extra sealant and it should be ok
thats not a good idea as that can cause the screen to lift allowing water to flow easier down the side causing leaks as its not sat correctly
08-11-2018, 12:40 PM
sprinter2012 It's just this 13 page long thread on the other side, of case after case of people having problems with water in fuseboxes and all sorts after having them replaced. Admitidely some of them still have the problem even without having the screen replaced, but the majority did have it changed.
I guess all I can do is make sure a genuine screen is used and cross my fingers :crying:
So since 2005 up till 2011 only 13 pages - how many actual leaking screens? it isn't a major issue. Forums tend to give the impression of a problem where its just a handful of people with an issue, that the fitters have to sort out anyway.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
08-11-2018, 12:40 PM #12sprinter2012 It's just this 13 page long thread on the other side, of case after case of people having problems with water in fuseboxes and all sorts after having them replaced. Admitidely some of them still have the problem even without having the screen replaced, but the majority did have it changed.
I guess all I can do is make sure a genuine screen is used and cross my fingers :crying:
So since 2005 up till 2011 only 13 pages - how many actual leaking screens? it isn't a major issue. Forums tend to give the impression of a problem where its just a handful of people with an issue, that the fitters have to sort out anyway.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
09-11-2018, 10:14 AM
09-11-2018, 01:05 PM
2tongues So since 2005 up till 2011 only 13 pages - how many actual leaking screens? it isn't a major issue. Forums tend to give the impression of a problem where its just a handful of people with an issue, that the fitters have to sort out anyway.
Lexuspat Well pointed out Phil, and as stated if there is a issue you get them to come back out as they will have to fix it
2tongues So since 2005 up till 2011 only 13 pages - how many actual leaking screens? it isn't a major issue. Forums tend to give the impression of a problem where its just a handful of people with an issue, that the fitters have to sort out anyway.
I haven't been through and counted, but close to 10.
And tbh any more than 2 with the same problem is worrying to me.
1 is a mistake, 2 is maybe just another bad fitter. But the number of people who have had problems is too many to ignore.
But either way as you have both pointed out, if it does leak. It's their responsibility to sort it out.
sprinter2012
09-11-2018, 01:05 PM #142tongues So since 2005 up till 2011 only 13 pages - how many actual leaking screens? it isn't a major issue. Forums tend to give the impression of a problem where its just a handful of people with an issue, that the fitters have to sort out anyway.
Lexuspat Well pointed out Phil, and as stated if there is a issue you get them to come back out as they will have to fix it
2tongues So since 2005 up till 2011 only 13 pages - how many actual leaking screens? it isn't a major issue. Forums tend to give the impression of a problem where its just a handful of people with an issue, that the fitters have to sort out anyway.
I haven't been through and counted, but close to 10.
And tbh any more than 2 with the same problem is worrying to me.
1 is a mistake, 2 is maybe just another bad fitter. But the number of people who have had problems is too many to ignore.
But either way as you have both pointed out, if it does leak. It's their responsibility to sort it out.
09-11-2018, 01:40 PM
We used to get a lot of returns on the Mk1 focus untill it was discovered water leak under the skuttle plate (plastic trim under wipers) leaked water into the cabin
Just food for thought
Yes 1 or 2 is a mistake howevre how many IS200/300 are in the uk so the % is very small.
We used to get a lot of returns on the Mk1 focus untill it was discovered water leak under the skuttle plate (plastic trim under wipers) leaked water into the cabin
Just food for thought
09-11-2018, 01:43 PM
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
Given the importance of a proper job, might be wise taking the car to a depot to have it done indoors rather than with a mobile guy.
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
09-11-2018, 01:55 PM
parthiban Given the importance of a proper job, might be wise taking the car to a depot to have it done indoors rather than with a mobile guy.
Definitely, I'd rather make a half hour journey to one of their depots than have Derrick turn up in his Transit and do it in the cold and rain. lol
sprinter2012
09-11-2018, 01:55 PM #17parthiban Given the importance of a proper job, might be wise taking the car to a depot to have it done indoors rather than with a mobile guy.
Definitely, I'd rather make a half hour journey to one of their depots than have Derrick turn up in his Transit and do it in the cold and rain. lol
09-11-2018, 01:59 PM
Just to point out as a fitter you are not allowed to fit a screen in the rain unless you have a canopy fitted on a transit van or bigger, if its fitted in the rain the bond will not work correctly and hence Leak
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