MK1 windscreen scuttle bending
Discussion
Hi,
After having the windscreen replaced the scuttle/cowling at the bottom doesn't fit correctly. The car is going in for a leak test as water seems to be coming in and collecting in the passenger foot well, not much, but it's there. I suspect the rivet ahs been broken that the cowling screws into. I've seen this mentioned on MK2 cars, but not on a MK1 like mine. Windscreen company has said it's not for them to replace, but will test for leaks and I need to push the cowling with the insurance company.
Is there a safe product/recommended way for me to stick this down to the windscreen?
Thanks,
After having the windscreen replaced the scuttle/cowling at the bottom doesn't fit correctly. The car is going in for a leak test as water seems to be coming in and collecting in the passenger foot well, not much, but it's there. I suspect the rivet ahs been broken that the cowling screws into. I've seen this mentioned on MK2 cars, but not on a MK1 like mine. Windscreen company has said it's not for them to replace, but will test for leaks and I need to push the cowling with the insurance company.
Is there a safe product/recommended way for me to stick this down to the windscreen?
Thanks,
It is secured with screws. I've read about these breaking, on the MK3 I think?
I've taken it back to the windscreen company and they've agreed to remove and refit. I suggested these rivets/screws on the scuttling and he didn't seem to agree with me. I've attached a photograph with the glovebox removed. It's also been suggested that it's coming in from the passenger window seal (as this area is a little bit damp), but might have been because it was under the car cover so I've put the windows right up and cover back room to see what happens. I don't see how that would lead to water in the glovebox. They've also advised if it is the grommets/screws this isn't down to them.
I've taken it back to the windscreen company and they've agreed to remove and refit. I suggested these rivets/screws on the scuttling and he didn't seem to agree with me. I've attached a photograph with the glovebox removed. It's also been suggested that it's coming in from the passenger window seal (as this area is a little bit damp), but might have been because it was under the car cover so I've put the windows right up and cover back room to see what happens. I don't see how that would lead to water in the glovebox. They've also advised if it is the grommets/screws this isn't down to them.
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