MattB Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 My windscreen was replaced at the 1000 mile service (cracked on delivery). Rather than sealing perfectly against the underside of the windscreen surround and the top of the scuttle as it did on delivery the rubber sealing strip now has gaps between it and the bottom of the windscreen and ripples on both sides between it and the scuttle.As a result water has a number of easy paths from outside to inside when it rains.Before I take the windscreen off I'd be grateful for any advice and/or tips on how to get the rubber strip to seal properly against the windscreen surround and the scuttle.MattB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted March 3, 2022 Member Share Posted March 3, 2022 Some tips:https://www.caterhamlotus7.club/forum/techtalk/windscreen-rubber-scuttlehttps://www.caterhamlotus7.club/forum/techtalk/windscreen-bottom-rubber-sealJonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattB Posted March 3, 2022 Author Share Posted March 3, 2022 Thanks Jonathan.MattB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Make sure hollow side of seal faces down on to the scuttle when you fit the screen. Don't try sliding seal along the groove in the screen ... lay one leg of the tee into the groove, then press the other leg home with a credit card or scraper blade. Fit screen with stanchion bolts loose. Thread each end of desk through triangular hole and tension seal against scuttle before tightening stanchion bolts. Then carefully trim ends as required.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattB Posted March 3, 2022 Author Share Posted March 3, 2022 Thanks SM25T.One other question - how and where do the heated screen wires connect to the main loom and is there enough slack in the wires to lift the windscreen up and rest it on a shallow box on the bonnet with them still connected?MattB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 The element wires are on bullet connectors under the scuttle so should be easily removeable.If the screen was replaced by the dealer/agent surely its a call to them to say we have a problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative DerekH Posted March 4, 2022 Area Representative Share Posted March 4, 2022 I had exactly the same issue when my screen was replaced under warranty back in November.The frame was not sealed to the top of the screen and would move upwards when using the hood or half hood, enough to open a gap and let water through the top of the screen.They made a better job of it 2nd time around in December, not exactly 7 weather! I'd take it back if your not happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattB Posted March 4, 2022 Author Share Posted March 4, 2022 Plan A = return to CaterhamPlan B (always good to have a plan B) = do it myself, hence request for advice. Love this forum :)MattB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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