Thread: Replacing Window Glass

Originally Posted by geodon

I'm starting this now.

I have new door tops but need to remove most of the glass. This is just a bit scary due to the state of the original door tops:








What's the best way to remove the old glass from doors in this state?

I have 2 spare fixed panes:



I was going to use clear Sikaflex silicone to fix them in. Anything better?

I plan to attach the Bailey channel with stainless self drill screws.

Do I put the channel in then the glass via the "lift & drop in" method?

The fixed glass is retained using the bottom bailey channel, plus two alloy strips. I would use the original sealant to bed it - makes it easier to replace if necessary.

Then fit the upper bailey channel, remove it, then refit it sort of hinging the sliding glass into place with it.

Don't forget to make/line up the hole for the window lock before fitting the bottom channel. Note that the top channel has a rubber block with a S/T screw through it at the front end to act as a stop and prevent rattles. There should be a seal on the front of the sliding glass, but its absence is not critical. Similarly, there should be a bit of glass glued to the inside to move it by, again not too critical.

Before finalising the position of the fixed glass, ensure the back edge is vertical and overlaps the sliding glass.



Finally, fit the back bit of bailey channel. Note there are three spacers behind the fixed glass.
Hope this helps,

John

PS Don't forget to do the final painting before finally fitting glass

as above....

try window frame without glass in door top first to make sure it lines up with windscreen etc.

Frame can be adjusted before glass is fitted/glued by tapping it gently on the diagonial corner.

Sikaflex bonds better but mastic is easier to clean out if you need to replace glass, both messy to clean up.

Allow overnight to dry.

removing glass.....remove all screws in top bailey channel then the glass and channel should fall to the inside of the window.


Take note where all the aluminum packers/shims come from.


super glue will glue the little glass handle on

Dictated by hh

Mrs hh

I have just done this and it is rather straight-forward; the only hassle for me was that on one door the screw heads had rusted so badly that they had to be ground off, to get the bailey channel out.

As the others have said use windscreen sealant rather than Sikaflex,

Cheers Charlie

Don't want to hijack, but it seems sort of relevant here.
I've got a station wagon top for Bill with all the glass, but no rubbers.
Are rubbers still available, or is it just a matter of heading down to Clark's to get some generic stuff?

Cheers

Originally Posted by Ozdunc

Don't want to hijack, but it seems sort of relevant here.
I've got a station wagon top for Bill with all the glass, but no rubbers.
Are rubbers still available, or is it just a matter of heading down to Clark's to get some generic stuff?

Cheers

Rubbers are still available, if you are talking about window fitting (some mouldings are hard to get, but not for glass), and should be available from any of the usual suppliers. But it is likely that most will be available from Clark Rubber as well, although you will have to go armed with a sample and lengths.

John

A sample you say? Unfortunately I have lots of glass and lots of aluminium but no rubber. Actually no rubber anywhere. Door surrounds, windows, nothing.

Ooh tell a lie, I do have the channels for the glass in the door tops.

Anyone have a part number I can chase with? SWB, side windows, either side of the door and the lift up top tail gate.

Thanks

If you don't already have the 'Rave CD' from the AULRO shop, might I suggest you get it, I believe it includes a parts book.

However, if you phone or visit any of the usual suppliers (non-dealer Landrover specialists, e.g. Land Vehicle Spares in Sydney) they should be able to supply given a description of the vehicle and which rubber you need, without needing a part number.

John

I bought all of my seals from here Land Rover Parts | Range Rover Spares & Accessories | Paddock.

Get yourself a parts book, because some of ones available are not listed on their website,

Cheers Charlie