911 sc REAR SCREEN INSTALLATION

sib8292 · Dec 8, 2003

Decided to renew the rear screen rubber seal on my SC last week; it was perished and tatty though not as yet leaking.

Thought I'd see if anyone lese might be thinking about doing the same. best advice is don't; if you value your sanity!

Stage 1 was OK; cutting out the glass etc. Bit fiddly removing the cable connections for the heated screen but hey I can live with that.

Cleaned up the odd bit of corrosion, nothing bad found so that was good news.

Then the fun started. You can get the rubber on the glass OK; but getting the bezel in the groove provided is not easy (and that is putting it mildly). So I tried putting the bezel in first like the restorers guide says; but then getting the rubber on the glass is a pig. And yes I used lots of glycerine

Anyway I managed it eventually but has anyone got any ideas on how to do it without wasting most of the weekend? It won't help me but maybe someone else. All I suggest is that you do disconnect the wiring from the engine compartment because in the long run fiddling about under the lid is likely to be less frustrating than fiddling about over the spoiler! Trouble is the wiring is right at the back of the compartment so is not easy to get at. I didn't bother but now think I should have done!

Next job is the same on the rear quarter lights which I think will be easier cos no wiring to worry about...

Simon

Nick Moss · Dec 8, 2003

I tried doing this job myself and gave up after 2 attempts, then paid my local windscreen shop to do it. It took 2 professionals with all the correct tools and sealing compounds about 2 hours. They charged me £70. Excellent value as the installation is guaranteed.

ps the aluminium trim must be in the rubber before fitting

Guest · Dec 9, 2003

Oh Man! I still have nightmares about doing this. Thought I was going to be stranded with no rear screen untill it eventually came good.

sib8292 · Dec 10, 2003

Thanks folks; should have tried the forum before I started shouldn't I!

Still am ready now for final stage of drawing rubber over the body flange. I need a helper for this to push on the o/s of the screen, so am waiting for my 6 foot plus rugby playing sun to get back from univ to apply the pressure. Incentive is he gets to use my commuter car in the hols if the Porsche is useable for me!

plhorner · Dec 12, 2003

I had similar problems on the front screen of my 3.2, my neighbour who works for Autoglass took about two hours to refit the trim after the screen was re-installed.
A word of warning, you can no longer buy the aluminium trims new and they can get bent or damaged very easily during reinstallation( ok, it might have been easier if the trims were fitted to the seals first). However, what you can do on the front, if you're repalcing the screen you can fit the 964 screen and seal which does not have the trim and in my opinion looks a lot neater. I'm not sure if the same applies to the rear screen but its worth a check.

Regards.

Guest · Dec 12, 2003

The following may be relevant:-

I have just fitted a rear screen to my daughter's classic Beetle. Note this screen has no metal insert, just a rubber surround.

The official way to remove the old Bug screen is to recline the seats, lie on your back and push hard with the soles of your feet (OK, kick) on the bottom edge and out she pops. Have someone outside to stop it flying down the drive. It surprised me, but it worked.

Installation was easy - first place the rubber round the new screen. Then thread a length of strong cord (I used baler twine) into the groove, overlapping the ends. Offer up the screen and get your assistant to press while inside you pull both ends of the cord to ease the rubber lip all the way round over the flange. A doddle.

For screens with strip inserts, Just Kampers (0800 9156601) do a special tool - part no. JKT1023 - for £8.50.

Sideways

bones · Feb 20, 2004

Are you saying you have fitted a rear screen Andrew or just thinking you can? If you can do this job without batting an eyelid if I ever have to fit one again I'll go to the place Nick mentioned or pay you double, the job sucks, I recently replaced the seals on mine (got someone to do it) it took two companies hours to get right. The aluminium trim was available as of 2002 if they've discontinued since then it's a bit naughty of them.

Bazgillie · Feb 26, 2004

Hello I am new to this forum but here goes had my 911 8 days last march and hit a pheasant came through top of screen at about 70 mph what a mess. RAC screens did job on insurance started in my drive 2 hours later drove car slowly to depot at Canterbury to finish fitting ally strip 2 fitters another hour. Last December had a new headling fitted body shop got mobile glass fitter in front,rear and side glass out and back in for £105 no problems but at my own risk for the screens. fitter said back is worst to do. Baz