New Windscreen

**imatt** · 21st February 2011, 08:06 PM

I've had a couple of windscreens fitted to my disco all done by the same obriens outlet and all have leaked on first attempt. The first time it was leaking at top left corner which soaked my headliner (they fixed it with black goo), the second screen leaked from centre at bottom, it would spit water at you as you drove, it also had a bad haze appearance which made for dangerous driving out in the bush on sunny days. They replaced the last screen with a different brand, so far so good but I don't think they have replaced any seals at any time and there is always glass fragments all over the dash. I myself have never been impressed with obriens work quality on both my disco and company cars at various locations.
Cheers Matt

**CJT** · 23rd February 2011, 04:07 PM

New genuine windscreen has arrived and will be fitted on Monday, they also ordered all of the genuine seals to go with the screen.

Hopefully they do a good job and I dont have the issues other have had.

**xsm** · 26th February 2011, 01:06 PM

Hi CJT,

A common issue after windscreen replacement on the D2 is that the lower plastic trim panel is unlikely to sit snugly over the bottom of the glass. It is highly likely that water will run down the glass and then go under this plastic trim, into the top section of the engine bay just under the windscreen. For the most part this isn't really a problem because the water then runs down to the edges of this area and drains away.

What can happen though, is that water can run into the aircon/heating duct which comes up under the windscreen on the passenger side. Water can run down the under side of the plastic trim and straight into the duct (nice design work LR - genius). If you stick your hand up there somewhere under where the passenger side wiper sits you can feel where it is. This can also be an issue on the driver's side in the rare event that the bolts holding the wiper motor have come loose.

This is something you could warn the windscreen fitter about when you drop the car off, before the new glass is fitted.

Cheers
Martin

**CJT** · 1st March 2011, 08:52 AM

So far, so good.

Well I only lost my AULRO sticker and my Bribie Island National Park Permit. All other permits etc. where able to be transfered.

The other big thing is how clear it is. I did not realise how many little marks where on the old screen.

Couple of little things though, the drivers side A-Pillar outer panel cracked and was replaced, unfortunately LR dont have any gloss black ones anymore, only matt.

The plastic panel under the screen and wipers is broken, but that has always been.

Otherwise it all looks good, the repairer already knew of all the issues I asked about (thanks to the forum information) and the work is guaranteed.

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