Hi I have just got a 16" crack in the windscreen on my xantia unfortunetly the insurance doesn't cover it and i cant afford a new one £165 + vat has anyone ever fitted a replacment from a scrapyard or is this just not possable Please help as MOT due and I know it won't pass with this.
thanks
j.j.
Xantia Windscreen
Moderator: RichardW
I think these are bonded in and correct fitment is a safety matter.
16 inches is a large crack - there are specialists who claim to be able to repair cracks etc. I've never used one and so don't know much about them. I also think there may be crack fillers available from some accessories shops but the location of the crack is important and may mean that replacement is the only option.
jeremy
16 inches is a large crack - there are specialists who claim to be able to repair cracks etc. I've never used one and so don't know much about them. I also think there may be crack fillers available from some accessories shops but the location of the crack is important and may mean that replacement is the only option.
jeremy
Looks like some repairs are Ok for mot test - have a look at this link - whole site worth a look as well.
http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_830.htm
Jeremy
http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_830.htm
Jeremy
Replacing a windscreen on modern cars is not exactly a laughing easy saturday night job.
Problem is these are glued on with semastic that hardens.
The breakers use a special cutting wire - here in DK we call it "gold-wire" - by the look of it with a mix of what appears to be brass. A roll of this is about £25 here - enough for 20 windscreens I think. If you're carefull - and with an assistent - you may do with a couple of m's.
The work is done by carefully drilling a hole in the semastic - then using this hole as a starting point for cutting using the wire. The wire snaps if you rub agaist the chassis frame or the windscreen edge.
The replacement windscreen - and chassis frame - must be cleaned/cutted to accept a layer of fresh glue - which is available at most parts dealers & autoglass specialists.
When fitting the replacement windscreen - it MUST be held in a position from where it can be lowered EXACTLY into position first off.
Once in position - the glue sticks - virtually impossible to move the windscreen w/o breaking it.
Pieces of blankets/carpets will be needed to protect the bonnet paintwork.
Problem is these are glued on with semastic that hardens.
The breakers use a special cutting wire - here in DK we call it "gold-wire" - by the look of it with a mix of what appears to be brass. A roll of this is about £25 here - enough for 20 windscreens I think. If you're carefull - and with an assistent - you may do with a couple of m's.
The work is done by carefully drilling a hole in the semastic - then using this hole as a starting point for cutting using the wire. The wire snaps if you rub agaist the chassis frame or the windscreen edge.
The replacement windscreen - and chassis frame - must be cleaned/cutted to accept a layer of fresh glue - which is available at most parts dealers & autoglass specialists.
When fitting the replacement windscreen - it MUST be held in a position from where it can be lowered EXACTLY into position first off.
Once in position - the glue sticks - virtually impossible to move the windscreen w/o breaking it.
Pieces of blankets/carpets will be needed to protect the bonnet paintwork.