On 01/19/98 02:35 PM John Duhart said...
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>Hey All,
>
> I need to raise/remove the
windscreen frame so I can slide the dash top underneeth it. The frame won't
lift out. What else should I do? Is it rusted in place? Help!
>
>Later,
>JHD IV
>
Then, Andy repleid:
>
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> John,
> There's probably mastic sealer under the windscreen-body seal. I took mine
> out several years ago (different TR6) I vaguely remember putting the nut
> back on and hitting the bolts under the dash. It'd not a good idea because
> you could lose your windscreen.
> John,
I don't know about the mastic, but on my TR 250 the right stud was rusted in.
Quite badly. I also took the route of "putting the nut back on and hitting the
bolts under the dash" I didn't break the windscreen ( because it was already
out), but I did mangle the stud end so much, that I had to cut it off, drill,
tap, and
reinstall a new one in.
One thing I did that helped the most was to get a small cut-off wheel in there
to cut a length wise slot into the bracket. I then pried open the slot, and the
frame slowly moved up& out. I luckily only had one side stuck bad enough
to need this repair, as it was very difficult working upside down in the cramped
space available. I then had to find a used bracket, since new cost $35. (the
used
one cost $5)
Most likely your car won't be this rusted. My car had a water leak at the
windscreen frame/ body seal that allowed water to trickle onto this bracket.
The other side (left) was semi stuck because it seemed like the paint was wet
when the w/frame was slid into the bracket, and they dried together.
I am just telling you this to show it may be a problem. Just rember to take
your
time & and make sure you have loosened BOTH bolts at the top.
Good Luck,
JOE IV
TR 250
WALLINGFORD, CT USA
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