Member Since: 21 Mar 2017
Location: Ayrshire
Posts: 266
external windscreen seal
Hi All,
I have noticed on my disco that the plastic panel that runs along the bottom of the windscreen is not sealed to the the actual bottom of the windscreen. Is this normal? please see picture. Is it just a case of running some silicone round it to seal it?
17th Jul 2018 11:14 pm
Map503
Member Since: 26 Nov 2011
Location: Banbury
Posts: 173
Hi,
I asked the same question a few days ago as mine is similar.
I was told it’s not meant to be sealed, it just butts up to the windscreen.
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18th Jul 2018 7:19 am
ostland
Member Since: 16 Jan 2009
Location: Capital!
Posts: 89
Yes, the scuttle panel is not supposed to be glued onto the windscreen. So it is not unusual to see spaces forming between the rubber edge of the panel and the glass. The windscreen itself is bonded to the body with a glue.
18th Jul 2018 3:50 pm
BAZ8046
Member Since: 26 Feb 2010
Location: Chatham
Posts: 278
They do warp and discolour in the sun.
You can replace it as the part is not too expensive.
The only pain can be getting the wipers off if they have not been removed for a while.
A proper removal tool helps.D4 2016 Landmark, Waitomo Grey.
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18th Jul 2018 4:29 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 10 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6538
If you’re replacing the scuttle panel (or even if you aren’t), you might want to build a small deflector above the air intake for the cabin air. See https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic106967.html for the discussion.
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