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240 Windshield replacement - Can I do this?

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tallegretto
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Year and Model: 240, 1990
Location: narragansett, ri

240 Windshield replacement - Can I do this?

Post by tallegretto »

Just wanted some info. I need to replace the windshield on my 89 240 and have never done it before. Is it easy to do or should I have my mechanic do it. I do most of the work on my 240 but this is new to me. Thanks for any help!
Todd

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billofdurham
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As it is a bonded windscreen fixed with special adhesives it is better to leave it to a specialist.

Bill.
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tallegretto
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Year and Model: 240, 1990
Location: narragansett, ri

Post by tallegretto »

Bill, Thanks for the reply! That's what I was assuming. I found a company that will come to my place for $180 total. That seemed reasonable.
Thanks, Todd

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billofdurham
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Post by billofdurham »

£113 - that is a very good price. Over here it would be a lot more than that.

Bill.
Work was good - retirement is better.

1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.

bright
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Year and Model: 1995 960
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Post by bright »

I noticed that your location is RI,as in "Rhode Island?" If so, many state laws mandate that your car insurance replace the windshield at full cost. In other words, the insurance company will pick up the tab.
Many Thanks,
Bright

1995 960 Sedan

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