Leaking Rear Windscreen repaired, with screen left in! - Page 10

bluemalbert · 2nd June 2016, 13:49

With reference to Rich17865 post on sealing the rear screen clips #1 - can I ask (following through his excellent picture post) why is it not possible to remove the clips once the pin is removed? is it because the clip goes way under the screen?? In which case it could slide out without its securing pin. I need to do this job, but it seems that once all the prep has been done why not replace them and add silicone too? I am sure ive missed something.

bluemalbert · 10th October 2016, 19:25

After much delay! Ive done this job with the aid of the info above. I replaced 4 clips and one of the windscreen seating clips. The 5 in question were broken - not obvious at first but the square lug which goes through the bodywk breaks away from the clip, BUT its hidden by the finishing pins circular head!! The only give away is the movement mentioned earlier.

hogweed · 17th January 2017, 12:12

Haven't got around to trying this yet, as I used Captain Fishy’s Cure a couple of years ago, and no leaks since… until now, and it’s pouring through at the left hand side again. This time liberal applications of the Creeping Crack Cure didn’t work at all this time – and yes, the water’s definitely coming in through the screen, rather than light clusters etc.

Will try when the weather improves eventually… on thing I don’t quite grasp though… when you pull the pin out (I assume, from the pics, it comes right out? Not just partially?) does the flat clip kind of float about, ie not attached, but you can’t actually get it out?

Otherwise don't how you'd get underneath it with that flat blade...?

Ta

roverbarmy · 12th April 2019, 09:23

As a belt and braces, you could run a "half moon/circle" of sealant from a couple of inches either side of the clips, water is diverted around the clips and into the drain channel. I did this as a temporary measure on my last car until I could get enough dry weather to do the job properly. It stopped the clip leak for normal rain but car washing may not be protected against.

Blink · 12th April 2019, 13:13

Rich (the OP) - I can't see the nine photos that were in your post 1 (link). Have you still got them?

suzublu · 12th April 2019, 13:16

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Originally Posted by Blink

Rich (the OP) - I can't see the nine photos that were in your post 1 (link). Have you still got them?

Rich is no longer of this Parish I'm afraid, & Photobucket started charging for pics so most people ended their accounts with them

Blink · 12th April 2019, 13:27

Ah, ok - thanks.

Yes, that Photobucket thing is nuisance - I think there's a way round it though (for Chrome).

I can't figure out post 1 without the pics.

clf · 12th April 2019, 22:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzublu

Rich is no longer of this Parish I'm afraid, & Photobucket started charging for pics so most people ended their accounts with them

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blink

Ah, ok - thanks.

Yes, that Photobucket thing is nuisance - I think there's a way round it though (for Chrome).

I can't figure out post 1 without the pics.

Attachment any use?

Blink · 13th April 2019, 16:32

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Originally Posted by clf

Attachment any use?

Excellent, that's just the job - many thanks.

Can't beat a pdf.

HJW_NI · 16th June 2019, 20:08

Anyone know if these photos are still available?

Got my rear lights, and side trim sealed up.

with this repaired, it seems that I need get a leak around the rear screen sorted now.

Thanks all,

EDIT: sorry guys, just realised that CLF posted a PDF. Thanks CLF

17th January 2017, 12:12	#93
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12th April 2019, 09:23	#94
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	As a belt and braces, you could run a "half moon/circle" of sealant from a couple of inches either side of the clips, water is diverted around the clips and into the drain channel. I did this as a temporary measure on my last car until I could get enough dry weather to do the job properly. It stopped the clip leak for normal rain but car washing may not be protected against. __________________ Oil in my veins!

12th April 2019, 13:13	#95
Blink Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Under the car Posts: 1,840 Thanks: 210 Thanked 244 Times in 221 Posts	Photos Rich (the OP) - I can't see the nine photos that were in your post 1 (link). Have you still got them?

16th June 2019, 20:08	#100
HJW_NI Newbie MG ZT Join Date: May 2019 Location: Ballynahinch Posts: 12 Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Anyone know if these photos are still available? Got my rear lights, and side trim sealed up. with this repaired, it seems that I need get a leak around the rear screen sorted now. Thanks all, EDIT: sorry guys, just realised that CLF posted a PDF. Thanks CLF Last edited by HJW_NI; 16th June 2019 at 20:14..

2nd June 2016, 13:49	#91
bluemalbert Avid contributor MG ZT 190 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Heathrow Posts: 166 Thanks: 109 Thanked 24 Times in 14 Posts	With reference to Rich17865 post on sealing the rear screen clips #1 - can I ask (following through his excellent picture post) why is it not possible to remove the clips once the pin is removed? is it because the clip goes way under the screen?? In which case it could slide out without its securing pin. I need to do this job, but it seems that once all the prep has been done why not replace them and add silicone too? I am sure ive missed something.

10th October 2016, 19:25	#92
bluemalbert Avid contributor MG ZT 190 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Heathrow Posts: 166 Thanks: 109 Thanked 24 Times in 14 Posts	After much delay! Ive done this job with the aid of the info above. I replaced 4 clips and one of the windscreen seating clips. The 5 in question were broken - not obvious at first but the square lug which goes through the bodywk breaks away from the clip, BUT its hidden by the finishing pins circular head!! The only give away is the movement mentioned earlier.

12th April 2019, 13:27	#97
Blink Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Under the car Posts: 1,840 Thanks: 210 Thanked 244 Times in 221 Posts	Ah, ok - thanks. Yes, that Photobucket thing is nuisance - I think there's a way round it though (for Chrome). I can't figure out post 1 without the pics.