Front windscreen replacement procedure
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Hi there. I'm having my front windscreen replaced on my 964 Turbo by my local Glass repairer and was wondering if anyone has a link to the correct procedures for replacing our windscreens. I have purchased a new rubber for them to use but would prefer to give them a printout of the correct procedure in case they were going to do it any differant.
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I know this is not much of a answer, but when mine was replaced, the procedure followed was the same as that, for other windscreens,. It did take three men however to place it correctly. Because of the curvature and possible damage, concentration seemed to be biggest ingredient to the installation. There’s a few refit photos at my site, sorry I have nothing more,.. The All Blacks,.. What a pleasure to watch,.. Marc
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I'm like Marc... when i had mine replaced (due to a rather large stone chip), the installation guy was familiar with 964s. Took him an hour, start to finish, with no undue problems. He did not replace the rubber (said it didn't need it, and, frankly, i can't tell any difference). He also inspected for "scratches" where the windshield meets the body) from the factory installation; says that's quite common on these cars. He said he touched up the scratches so they wouldn't rust. He reported no signs of rust. Cost was about $900 ($800 for the windshield from local Porsche dealer and $100 for install) (a non-Porsche original windshield would've been hundreds of dollars cheaper). This same place has done several windshields for me on other vehicles, so I had a lot of faith in their work.
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Thanks for the replies guys
I've been offered the factory instructions and I'm awaiting them to arrive.
I live too far from an OPC to have the job done there. I've got a Porsche screen and new rubber going in, just contemplating now if I should order the official Porsche sealant?
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I've been offered the factory instructions and I'm awaiting them to arrive.
I live too far from an OPC to have the job done there. I've got a Porsche screen and new rubber going in, just contemplating now if I should order the official Porsche sealant?
Cheers.
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There have been plenty of threads on this issue, some believe in the use of a sealant/glue (Porsche badged) , others want to put the windscreen in just like with the older modells. Would be nice if you could come back with the factory instructions when you get them. Cheers.
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I replaced my own, after the repaint a few years ago. It was no big deal.
I put the rubber on the windscreen, stuck the bottom in first, and worked my way up both sides as evenly as possible. I had to constantly keep pushing the windscreen in and down to keep the cord moving without binding.
At no time did I feel like the glass was going to break.
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I put the rubber on the windscreen, stuck the bottom in first, and worked my way up both sides as evenly as possible. I had to constantly keep pushing the windscreen in and down to keep the cord moving without binding.
At no time did I feel like the glass was going to break.
Duncan
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Originally Posted by NZ 9elven
I've got a Porsche screen and new rubber going in, just contemplating now if I should order the official Porsche sealant?
Originally Posted by NZ 9elven
I live too far from an OPC to have the job done there
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