240 Windscreen Replacement

MattyBrown · Oct 2nd, 2023, 19:15

Hi All,

Have a '91 240 estate. Windscreen cracked without direct cause about 6 weeks ago, and after 3 appointments Autoglass have confirmed to me they think the part is obsolete. Has anyone dealt with replacing one recently? No volvo dealers or specialist classic car repair places will touch a new windscreen from the few I've called.

There may be some underlying rust that caused the crack but there isn't any obviously around where the crack originated.

Waiting for insurers response to Autoglass but want to get ahead and set out some options.

Best,

Matt Brown

Bob Meadows · Oct 2nd, 2023, 20:09

I have had a windscreen replaced on my 1988 240 estate a couple of years back:~
Is the '91 different?

Replaced under the insurance policy and quite straightforward, took a week or so to locate one- screens are now bonded (see other posts relating to what can be done here)
If you do have rust under the seals then now is the time to treat all areas.
Good luck.
Bob.

Steve 940 · Oct 2nd, 2023, 20:26

Hi Matt,

No direct experience on 240’s but you might want to try Pilkington as they have loads of options listed on the website.

https://www.pilkington.com/en-gb/uk/...els?make=volvo

Whether they actually have any in stock, is of course a rather different question.

Cheers
Steve

classicswede · Oct 3rd, 2023, 00:06

You can use the pre 91 screen and this trim https://www.classicswede.org/shop/24...creen-surround

Juular · Oct 3rd, 2023, 10:30

I got a Pilkington one recently, no problems at all.

Moomoo · Oct 3rd, 2023, 10:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by classicswede

You can use the pre 91 screen and this trim https://www.classicswede.org/shop/24...creen-surround

I see you carry 240 wiper motors, I’ll log that one! Thought they were a bit of a sod to find!👍

morsing · Oct 3rd, 2023, 12:15

Don't use AutoGlass, they're totally incompetent.

MattyBrown · Oct 3rd, 2023, 15:27

Many thanks everyone. That’s given me a bit of piece of mind!

Will approach pilkington and others as suggested.

Best,

Matt

MattyBrown · Oct 3rd, 2023, 15:30

Did you fit your new screens yourselves? Or can you recommend any fitters in the Southwest?

classicswede · Oct 4th, 2023, 10:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moomoo

I see you carry 240 wiper motors, I’ll log that one! Thought they were a bit of a sod to find!👍

RHD impossible to find, the LHD and early type are not so hard but you can use the LHD motor to rebuild a RHD one.

Oct 2nd, 2023, 19:15	#1
MattyBrown New Member Last Online: Oct 3rd, 2023 15:30 Join Date: May 2020 Location: Wiltshire	240 Windscreen Replacement Hi All, Have a '91 240 estate. Windscreen cracked without direct cause about 6 weeks ago, and after 3 appointments Autoglass have confirmed to me they think the part is obsolete. Has anyone dealt with replacing one recently? No volvo dealers or specialist classic car repair places will touch a new windscreen from the few I've called. There may be some underlying rust that caused the crack but there isn't any obviously around where the crack originated. Waiting for insurers response to Autoglass but want to get ahead and set out some options. Best, Matt Brown

Oct 3rd, 2023, 00:06	#4
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 23:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	You can use the pre 91 screen and this trim https://www.classicswede.org/shop/24...creen-surround __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Oct 3rd, 2023, 12:15	#7
morsing Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 07:56 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Aylesbury View Photos By: morsing	Don't use AutoGlass, they're totally incompetent. __________________ --- '89 Volvo 240GLT B230E/AW70 '14 Volvo V70 SE D4/M66 FWD '70 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu '95 Saab 9000 CSE 2.0 Turbo Auto

Oct 2nd, 2023, 20:09	#2
Bob Meadows Premier Member Last Online: Today 17:52 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: STANDISH LANCASHIRE	I have had a windscreen replaced on my 1988 240 estate a couple of years back:~ Is the '91 different? Replaced under the insurance policy and quite straightforward, took a week or so to locate one- screens are now bonded (see other posts relating to what can be done here) If you do have rust under the seals then now is the time to treat all areas. Good luck. Bob.

Oct 2nd, 2023, 20:26	#3
Steve 940 Premier Member Last Online: Today 17:43 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Stowmarket	Hi Matt, No direct experience on 240’s but you might want to try Pilkington as they have loads of options listed on the website. https://www.pilkington.com/en-gb/uk/...els?make=volvo Whether they actually have any in stock, is of course a rather different question. Cheers Steve

Oct 3rd, 2023, 10:30	#5
Juular Senior Member Last Online: Today 16:03 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Falkirk	I got a Pilkington one recently, no problems at all.

Oct 3rd, 2023, 15:27	#8
MattyBrown New Member Last Online: Oct 3rd, 2023 15:30 Join Date: May 2020 Location: Wiltshire	Many thanks everyone. That’s given me a bit of piece of mind! Will approach pilkington and others as suggested. Best, Matt

Oct 3rd, 2023, 15:30	#9
MattyBrown New Member Last Online: Oct 3rd, 2023 15:30 Join Date: May 2020 Location: Wiltshire	Did you fit your new screens yourselves? Or can you recommend any fitters in the Southwest?

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