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by **Neilc** » Sat 18.11.2006, 20:18

Hi.

I've got a problem with a leak from the corner of the windscreen.

I've just had my car resprayed by a local garage and they seem to have done a very good job. The windscreen surround was looking a bit tired and the rubber had warped, so they took it off and threw it away.

Unfortunately, the car now leaks even in a light shower when its parked. Water seems to run into the gap between the screen and the hood, trickle off to the side of the car and then drip out where the screen and the door glass meet. It seems likely that I need to replace this piece of surround but perhaps I'm jumping to the wrong conclusion.

Could anyone advise, please?

Thanks

Neil

by **Specky** » Sat 18.11.2006, 20:24

You have my permision to slap the person who removed that..

£20 will get you a new windscreen finishing strip..

(A100B0727F)

and for any one else..If you can't get the edges....cut it in half..

TTFN

Oh...... and slap them again...

by **Neilc** » Sat 18.11.2006, 23:05

Thanks. I'll order one on Monday.

Regards

Neil

by **Monty** » Sun 19.11.2006, 00:04

Can`t believe they thown that out, what a bunch of N*B`s.

by **Neilc** » Thu 23.11.2006, 20:03

The finishing strip has arrived and it only cost £3.40 from Lotus as it was part of their surplus stock sale.

Now I'm a bit lost.

Is there something else that I need in order to complete the top of the windscreen?

I've attached a pic of the strip so could someone kindly tell me if its the right thing? It is invoiced as A100B0727F, which is as per the reference number given by Dave. Its 110cm long.

If its the right bit, how do I fix it in place - is there a trick to it?

Thanks again for any advice.

Regards

Neil

by **Specky** » Thu 23.11.2006, 21:12

Autoglass fitted mine complete with new windscreen a few years back..

So of the top of my head, I don't know the answer to how it is adhered..

Just put the old girl to bed for the next three months, but if you need I'll go and have a look at her tomorrow.

TTFN

by **Specky** » Thu 23.11.2006, 21:51

Just had a quick scan at the manual and it's stuck on...

Have a quick scan about page 44

TTFN

by **Neilc** » Thu 23.11.2006, 22:01

Thanks very much. That's very kind of you.

Regards

Neil

by **Specky** » Thu 23.11.2006, 22:09

Have a quick scan of this thread , the pictures on the first page may help

TTFN

by **Neilc** » Fri 24.11.2006, 09:51

I fitted it this morning before the rain started.

Thanks for all your help.

Regards

Neil

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