Hello friends of this wonderful forum. I am having some rust attended to around the rear screen. The screen is to removed but my bodywork man has asked me to get the neccessary finishers for re-fitting. I have managed to source part number BAC 2288-A, this is a rubber surround. Do I also need to get the chrome trims or can they be cleaned an re-used? Or is there a full kit available?
Any advce will be gratefully recieved.
regards, Danny.

 

Since posting I have found that is is recommended to use two more rubber seals. BAC4794 and BBC5889. No mention anywhere yet of the need to also fit new chrome trims.
Regards, Danny.

 

check this link / illustration

SNG Barratt - The Ultimate Jaguar Parts Specialist

 

Good info this.


Is there a "how to" to remove and refit ?

 

the factory Service Manual has a section on windscreen removal I believe.

you can download the service manual sections here, look under HOW TOs/Body

 

I cut my windscreen out with a very flexible filleting knife, leave the stainlees trim in until the screen is out to avoid bending it

 

The stainless steel trims can be re-used but great care is needed when removing them to make sure they don't get distorted. Best is to use the Stanley knife to cut the seal and take the screen out with seals in-situ then carefully take them off the screen glass.

 

Thank you Hooter and Fraser for your very helpful tips. As a matter of interest, all but one or two of the stainless trims are now obsolete so it is vital to not damage the old ones!
Kindest regards, Danny.

 

Just had my windscreen replaced reusing the chrome trim and all the rubbers as they were in good condition (not perished, no splits etc). Replacement or reuse of any piece depends on condition, if they're good there's no need to waste money on new. I agree with the others though, slow and careful does it with the chrome as it's pretty fragile, but still workable. Rear screen is fitted the same way as the windscreen.

Cheers,

 

Many thanks Tony for that info. I have now bought the three rubber seals so the old screen will be cut out without any worries about damaging the rubber, and as they are bonded in, I think it's a good idea.
I am pleased that the stainless trims are re-useable however because new ones are now on the obsolete lists!
Kind regards, Danny.

 

Danny, my windscreen rubbers were only pressed in, not sealed. The upside is that they came out clean and reusable, however after the new screen was installed the rubbers didn't fit back in tight enough IMO. I think the design contributes to the perennial problem of rust around the screens on these cars. Therefore I have since bonded the rubbers in to keep water out as much as possible!

Cheers,

 

Sorry Jose, just can't find it, coul you post a link?

 

Thank you Tony for your posting regarding your rear screen. As far as I am aware, the screens in the UK series 3 cars were all bonded in, either with the earlier electrical heat method or the later mastic stuff and they still rust under the rubber!
My car had sufficient corrosion in one area that resulted in a hole!
Kind regards, Danny.

 

Danny, although the screens are bonded in, it only prevents water from getting behind the glass. Water can still hold in the groove between the bottom of the glass and the fitting recess. The chrome trim and rubber finishers just mask the groove without sealing it, and rust eventually develops. That's why I think it's worth bonding in the finisher rubbers with windscreen silicone.

Cheers,

 

A good point Tony, I will get the fitter to do just that! Kind regards, Danny.