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Jeep Wrangler YJ
YJ General Discussion
Help with windshield frame hinges
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<blockquote data-quote="Flyer58" data-source="post: 441529" data-attributes="member: 18629"><p>I'll put this here since it's on topic.</p><p></p><p>I installed a new lower windshield cowl gasket yesterday and and have a few tips and found a few hidden treasures.</p><p></p><p>While trying to remove the 10 Torx screws from the roll bar and lower flat plate I had five give a loud pop as they broke loose (not broke off) and then very difficult to turn. The other five were frozen solid and didn't budge.</p><p></p><p>For 20 years now I've been a big fan of Aero Kroil penetrating oil for removing stuck or rusted hardware. It creep in and doesn't dry out like PB does. Just a few drops, no need to hose it down. I sprayed each Torx screw and let it set overnight. The next day, the five that popped loose turned very easily and the other five came loose with minimal effort. The Kroil is expensive but one can lasts years.</p><p></p><p>The original cowl seal was way past it's prime and crumbled in my hands. Lots of sand in and around the windshield frame and also a few hidden items.</p><p></p><p>The new seal fit well and I'll finish tightening up eveything today.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]122625[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]122626[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]122627[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]122628[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]122629[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Flyer58, post: 441529, member: 18629"] I'll put this here since it's on topic. I installed a new lower windshield cowl gasket yesterday and and have a few tips and found a few hidden treasures. While trying to remove the 10 Torx screws from the roll bar and lower flat plate I had five give a loud pop as they broke loose (not broke off) and then very difficult to turn. The other five were frozen solid and didn't budge. For 20 years now I've been a big fan of Aero Kroil penetrating oil for removing stuck or rusted hardware. It creep in and doesn't dry out like PB does. Just a few drops, no need to hose it down. I sprayed each Torx screw and let it set overnight. The next day, the five that popped loose turned very easily and the other five came loose with minimal effort. The Kroil is expensive but one can lasts years. The original cowl seal was way past it's prime and crumbled in my hands. Lots of sand in and around the windshield frame and also a few hidden items. The new seal fit well and I'll finish tightening up eveything today. [ATTACH type="full"]122625[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full"]122626[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full"]122627[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full"]122628[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full"]122629[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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