Windscreen plenum availability

Yeah their site is crap

My windscreen guy says unless it is busted in the middle you need to remove the bonnet to get it off without breaking it.

just a tip for fitting a new one when you get one.

Cheers

Matt

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Originally Posted by PhilipA

I just did a quick workout on the air freight by estimating 160x20x12 CM and it came to $100, so not viable to buy from UK because of the volume of the box.
Regards Philip A

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If you look harder I'm pretty sure you could find at least another five parts that need replacing to justify the postage from the UK. (Your estimate would be fairly close by the way). I compile a list every time.

1. Radiator Cap.
2. 'A' Pillar Covers
3. New key/fob?
4. Side Indicators Lens
5. Misc Gromets

Regards
Andrew

Good thread...glad I read it. I got my truck back from getting the gear box overhauled. ..noticed that over about 4000rpm a buzzing sound...sounds like its just insde near the windscreen or in the top of the firewall. ..then noticed next day that the plastc plenum cover is in 2 pieces right at the point where the sound sounds like its coming from...then read this thread. Looks like I might have located the buzz...:)

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Originally Posted by Andrew D

If you look harder I'm pretty sure you could find at least another five parts that need replacing to justify the postage from the UK. (Your estimate would be fairly close by the way). I compile a list every time.

1. Radiator Cap.
2. 'A' Pillar Covers
3. New key/fob?
4. Side Indicators Lens
5. Misc Gromets

Regards
Andrew

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Um are the trim on the outside of the a pillars not reusable? I was planning to pull one off to run cables up to my rod rack from the engine bay.

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Originally Posted by brougham

Um are the trim on the outside of the a pillars not reusable? I was planning to pull one off to run cables up to my rod rack from the engine bay.

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They have a limited life. The older they get the worse they get. They can only be removed and put back maybe three times, after this the moulding which has metal clips just snaps. They are a very poor design. Be very careful removing them but then be even more careful putting them back on.

Pretty sure windscreen repairers just glue them back on with silastic.

Regards
Andrew

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Originally Posted by brougham

Um are the trim on the outside of the a pillars not reusable? I was planning to pull one off to run cables up to my rod rack from the engine bay.

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Yes and no. They usually break on the way off if they've been on the vehicle for a while.


I have two small chips in my windscreen (managed to do them on the drive home when I bought it in Sydney), haven't bothered having them fixed yet, and the more I read the more inclined I am too keep them due to the issues with leaking replacement screens and broken plastics!

Got a quote on postage from LR Direct for the plenum cover of $85.72 so that makes it about $277 odd dollars posted! Probly could make up a parcel with a bit of other stuff to offset it a bit :)
Cheers Scott

There is an all makes aftermarket too that might be an option:

LAND ROVER FRONT WIPER PANEL COVER DISCOVERY 2 II 99 – 04 ALL MAKES | Miami British

It claims to be fiberglass instead of plastic.

Yes I looked at the Miami British site but it appears they dont ship overseas? Fiberglass would be a much better idea for longevity, Although from what I can gather most are broken by windscreen repairers not bothering to go the whole hog and remove it properly. The rave says to remove the bonnet then the plenum when doing a screen.
LR automotive so far is the cheapest option on its own for 1
Cheers Scott