New windshield installed, glass is out too far?

[compu_85]

Some things just never end....

State Farm is finally getting back to us... the claims lady is going to try and get the out of pocket expense for the R&R at Maple City covered, and is looking into if the trim pieces will be covered. It gets kinda complicated though, because the inital claim was a glass only claim, so body parts can't be put on it. The claims lady said this was the most complicated case she had ever looked at, and was going to have to talk with some other claims people to see how to file it.

-Jason

 

[FlyTDI Guy]

As a unwilling semi-expert on windshield replacement (3x) I would say these bozo's don't have a clue. The A4 glass is easy to replace. I sat through one of my replacements and shot-the-shirt with the mechanic who was doing it (good by the way) and he was telling me nightmare stories about other makes and models of cars that had major design funkies that made the VW replacement a piece of cake in comparison. Seeing the whole thing, start to finish, I'd have to agree. It's pretty straight forward. I will add a couple of jewels I've picked up.

Stick with Sekurit glass. I have Pilkington in there now and the lower shroud/cowling doesn't fit right. It won't snug up against the glass like it did with the Sekurit glass. It's now a pine needle, dirt and water trap. After going back, removing, inspecting, cleaning and re-installing, it's still the same. There is a geometry problem with the groove they install at the base of the windscreen causing the cowling to assume a different attitude in relation to the windscreen. The groove is ever-so-slightly deeper on the Sekurit as well. Regardless, even pushed/homed all the way down, there is about a 1/16" gap between the windshield and cowling where they meet. Should be snug. Water getting down there will meet the tongue and be forced to one side or the other. It ends up on the tray and should make it to the drains on either side but... The cabin filter is right there on the passenger side and dangerously close. Not to mention, who wants water rolling by the ECU and collecting in places it shouldn't be in the first place. If they broke part of the tongue off your cowling and it's on the passenger side compu_85, you may be having a soggy cabin filter... Other observations I had were I swear this glass is noisier than the Sekurit (as funny as that sounds). No, it's not leaking at the base but... rain and wind are louder. Wipers didn't like it much either. Can you say chatter? Next time (and that's a given), I'm insisting on Sekurit glass. As bad as it is, it's better than the Pilkington stuff. As usual, JMHO...

 

[WDM]

I have Pilkington in there now and the lower shroud/cowling doesn't fit right. It won't snug up against the glass like it did with the Sekurit glass. It's now a pine needle, dirt and water trap.

Mine has been like that since I drove the thing off the dealership's lot with the stock Sekurit windshield...

 

[FlyTDI Guy]

Interesting... Having had the ECU out numerous times, I got used to the fit on mine. After the Pilkington glass was installed, there definitely was a difference. There is some geometry issue going on that is causing it. Apparently, it is not unique to Pilkington. Live and learn...

 

[JetPuf]

When I had my windshield replaced, I shopped around until I found a shop that used the Sekurit glass that my car came with from the factory. Good installer, Good glass. Happy customer.

 

[WeekendWrench]

Interesting...The old Passat ('00 v6 sedan) had a bad crack. Was running through construction zone and cought a rock off a truck, and had to have it replaced. Tried the no-deductible fill with resin, but hole was too large, so had to have the whole thing replaced.

Anyway..made claim with state farm, and they farmed it out to a preferred glass vendor. First pass--wrong glass and they had to re-order (first one was without the tint at top)--they said it had to be like-for-like replacement. Supposedly VW/OEM was the only source for the tinted windsheld. Finally replaced and all was good--and no wind noise.

 

[05passatwgn]

Had one replaced by Dealer on june 9th ,$695.00 for insurance + $30.00 for aquapel and $50.00 deductable .
Trip north to Val-D<or on 12 th brought 3 small chips from non secure garbage truck,got home on 13 th late and called widshield repair shop to fix chips ,10 minuts before repair crack accured about 14 inches long ,replaced windshield non OEM (Lebeau) $395.00 for insurance no deduct but it looks thinner and no tint on top.
What a week 2 widshields in a week .
2,200 k.m week on just over 120 liters of fuel,OK with no smoke