anyone removed their windscreen?

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peteferg
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anyone removed their windscreen?

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so the baur has covered about 150miles since it passed its test, but we have had some pretty heavy rain and ive discovered a wet carpet and glove box.... has anyone removed their screen to replace the rubber? does the dash have to come out?


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peteferg wrote:so the baur has covered about 150miles since it passed its test, but we have had some pretty heavy rain and ive discovered a wet carpet and glove box.... has anyone removed their screen to replace the rubber? does the dash have to come out?
Hi. No need to remove the dash
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Pretty easy to do, but you will definitely need a new trim strip thing, as it will be rock solid and crack when you remove it.

I fear you will find bits in need of welding under there, although I had a nice surprise with my Baur when I took the screen out - no rust holes at all! There are small holes either side which are supposed to drain out any water that gets past the seal, don't fill them.

Best of luck, but I am thinking of hiding behind the sofa when you reveal what is there!
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Thanks drjim, believe me I have the mig warmed up ready!! I don't think I've have removed anything from my baur without finding holes and brown flakey stuff!! Rust doesn't scare me anymore !!!
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