Well not a great deal happened this weekend due to personal committments but after the paint was removed now it was time for the glass to be removed in prep for the heated glass to be dropped in.
One item noted before the screen was removed. If you see the pic below the bottom of the screen is in contact with both the wiper shaft and washer jet. At that time no seal was fitted between the screen and bulkhead but as far as I can see once it is in there it will be worse than it is now? I have a seal on order (FAJ100020) which should get here this week so then we can see how it looks with the spare windscreen on there? There is no difference from as the 109 was when I stripped it (bar the washers) so.....
Removing the glass was straightforward with the screen supported across two tressels. None of the self tappers stuck and the aluminium sealing strips came out without any problems. After 15 mins it looked like this.
Along with the bulkhead seal I have also ordered 6 mtr of windscreen seal glazing strip to go under the ally strips (78159) when they go back in, and I already have a can of Dum Dum and some silicone for infill around the glass.
SOFTTOP/TILT
The final odd bits I need are also on order and will be here by the end of the week too. The channel to fit above the drivers door was the biggy at £40+VAT+P&P from Trakkers/Exmoor Trim but EBay only turned up scruffy pairs at the same price - and I only need one. the only outstanding items will be the four bars to go between each hoop. I will have to keep my eye out at Sodbury/Newbury et al?
So once the screen is done the whole lot can be bolted on and tightened up!
looking at window screen you have a late 2a bulkhead and a early screen the late bulkhead had wiper motor in dash rail ns and screen has 3 holes for the seperate little wipers thats why wiper arm rubs
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