Re: [DML] Cracked Windshield

["Mike Walsh" <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Well the windshield is still cracked but now it's in the dumpster. I 
just had the glass replaced a couple of hours ago. Coincidently, 
Debby Grady called (I ordered the glass from PJ Grady's) to remind me 
to use the pad for the rear view mirror as I was heading over there - 
that's service!

While I don't know for sure exactly what caused the crack ( 
http://www.oneskydojo.com/delorean/windsh.JPG )we found that there 
was not any urethane adhesive for 2" either side of the passenger 
side clip. Going another couple of inches, the adhesive did not bond 
to the fiberglass at all. The guys at the glass shop thought the 
problem might be caused by the glass rubbing on that clip over time. 

I believe that the prev owner probably jacked it up improperly which 
caused too much flex in the body. Because of the clip rubbing against 
the glass it created a weak point and that is where it cracked.

Thanks to everyone for the help and advice. Now if I can figure out 
where to put in the gas I will be all set - just kidding :)

Mike Walsh
#17084

 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On 
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> Of Mike Walsh
> Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 4:49 PM
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [DML] Cracked Windshield
> 
> Well, I am finally getting around to replacing my cracked 
windshield. 
> Like everything I have done on #17084 I double-check everything to 
> make sure I am doing it right.
> 
> Here is a pic of the cracked windshield 
> http://www.oneskydojo.com/delorean/windsh.JPG
> 
> I will bring it to a local shop that had a look at the manual and 
the 
> car. They said there should be no problem. I plan on ordering the 
> rear view mirror pad along with a couple of new spacers (at the 
> bottom of the glass). 
> 
> The crack has been there couple of years. It looks like the spacer 
at 
> the bottom is the problem but I have been told otherwise. When I 
> first inquired about replacing the windshield, someone said the 
> passenger side post has some kind of recess or channel in it. 
> Apparently this area can be very tight and now allow expansion of 
the 
> glass so it cracks at the fulcrum (the spacer). Does this sound 
> familiar to anyone? If so is there a good way to repair it while 
the 
> windshield is out?
> 
> I tried searching both archives and can't find my original post or 
> anything else mentioning this. 
> 
> I plan on taking pics of the procedure and will post them. 
> 
> Mike
> #17084
> 
> P.S.
> Anything I should be doing while the windshield is out?
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