Leak - busted screen - more leaks
Leak - busted screen - more leaks
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rob234

Original Poster:

51 posts

257 months

Monday 16th May 2005
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A few weeks back I noted that my M400 had water in the fuse box and a quick search of the forum revealed a number of things to check and after a quick word with the dealer and a small amount of silicone later all was well.

Sadly the following week the windscreen was cracked by a rock thrown up by another car, not bad for only 1700 miles! Anyway my insurance company (Marker Study) were very good about it and happily agreed to lash out the £750 odd the dealer wanted for a new one - great I thought no problems with this then!

So it went in last week and had the new one fitted, I reported the previous leak and asked that the car be checked over due to the leak etc. So I used her today and you've probably guessed it already it leaks far worse than before and on both sides!!!

This time is different through, the material behind the roll cage going up the sides of the windscreen is really wet to I’m guessing its coming under the rubber seal on the roof (probably at the corners looking at the rubber) and then running down the sides into the foot wells??? Anyone else had this??

I'm presuming the silicone between the roof & rubber seal should sort this, but grateful for any previous experience?

Rather disappointed with the £800 install from my dealer.....

paulcundy

1,897 posts

288 months

Monday 16th May 2005
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Anyone ever considered getting a Lexan screen fitted when their original breaks?
Lighter, much stronger.
Not sure if they are road legal though.
Regards
Paul C

cornel

30 posts

256 months

Tuesday 17th May 2005
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Had a busted screen on my M400 two months ago. Had it replaced (lots of silicone on the inside) and no leaks.
Was replaced in South Africa and new screen was only about ZAR 4000 ....that is 350 GBP

lucozade

2,574 posts

302 months

Tuesday 17th May 2005
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Mines got chipped after 6000 miles. My insurance company (tesco) organised for me to take it to a local AutoGlass dealer.

They done a superb job. The old one used to creak. The new one doesn't. They also installed it better than before and instead of being able to see the seal they put a felt strip around to hide it.

Unfortunately they gave the cleaning of the car to the apprentice who suitably wrecked the dashboard with a plastic tipped hoover !

AutoGlass admitted liability right away and got it fixed professionally.

>> Edited by lucozade on Tuesday 17th May 11:00

joust

14,622 posts

282 months

Tuesday 17th May 2005
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Windscreen fitting seems to be a bit of an "art" it seems. I'd take it back and ensure they take it out fully, replace the seal and re-fit it.

J

rob234

Original Poster:

51 posts

257 months

Wednesday 18th May 2005
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joust said:
Windscreen fitting seems to be a bit of an "art" it seems. I'd take it back and ensure they take it out fully, replace the seal and re-fit it.

J


I think thats good advice, i'll give em a call. Another 180 mile round trip to the garage!

rob234

Original Poster:

51 posts

257 months

Thursday 19th May 2005
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Phoned the dealer today and they are arranging for a windscreen company to come out and re seal the windscreen at my house!

Excellent service, very impressed!

thanks Mole Valley.

honestbob

316 posts

257 months

Thursday 19th May 2005
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I had a leaking screen a year ago and requested it be sorted out just before the first year was up.The dealer contacted the factory only to be told that the windscreen forms an integral part of the cars strength and as such the screen has to be completely removed and re-bonded back in place.Guess what? Yes they broke it.New screen fitted next day.No more leaks although they were a bit enthusiatic with the black bonding compound.