Does anyone know how to fit a windscreen

With water in the dash electoronics - I hope that you are not looking at a write-off.

Are you sure it's the windscreen? I've seen one 100 series that leaked through the channels where the roof bars mounted, the turret had cracked, probably from carrying too much weight on the roof.
It was a s/hand base model.

I know the Prado has holes in the roof for mounting roof racks that go straight through. If you don't seal those bolts when mounting it will leak water. Just ask me.
Just a thought.
120scruiser

Nick, Geting back to your question.... Its a fairly straight forward job to fit one, the trick is to seal it properly BEFORE re-fitting the screen. In my opinion, get a professional mob to do it for you. That way, if it leaks after they install it, you can get them to redo it under warranty.

Just a side note... if your dash lights are looking like xmas tree lights, you may be in trouble down the track....electrics dont like water..simple fact.

If its still under warranty...take it back and whatever they do, make sure you have it in writing that they found no damage to the electrics incase later on you have similar problems or worse.

Dont take the cahnce mate...get windscreens obrien to do it (thats if ur out of warranty)

Ange

Nick, I have some experience in this area, but not with the 100 series. There are 2 methods of installing windscreens:

1. Rubber

2. Urethane

Rubbers (assuming they're still in good nick and not shrunk and/or brittle) can give some relief with a caulking compound between both the glass and also the rubber to body. However, most modern installations are "self draining" which means the rubber is designed to use little or even no sealant. I would be very careful using sealer with such an installation as you may block the drain holes in the rubber and/or body of the vehicle, which could worsen the leak, or even start up rusting of the windscreen aperture.

If your install is urethane, the only reliable way of repair is to remove and replace. Usually the urethane disbonds from either the glass or aperture for 2 reasons: Extensive flexing of the vehicle's body during off-road activities can start it off. Usually though, it is caused by poor installation, ie the etch primer isn't applied properly and the urethane doesn't stick well to the glass.

You might be able to effect a temporary repair with neutral cure silastic, but when the time comes to fix it properly, the windscreen fitter will be really p#ssed...

Either way, I'd go to a professional to get it seen to.

I suggest if you have a problem with the windscreen leaking, obviously there is a gap in the sealant somewhere. (Bonded screens)
That means the windscreen is not bonded properly to the body, and believe it or not, the windscreen forms an integral part of the vehicles' rigidity.
So, I guess that means that if the vehicle is flexing more, some more cracks are going to appear somewhere. Where will that be.? Dunno, maybe the pillars next!
Dave

I think it is part of buying a landcruiser, if it dont leak, theres something wrong!
My landcruiser ute leaks, cant find where it leaks from but it doesnt worry electronics.

This problem should be taken to a professional. These days some vehicles don't have "windscreen' rubbers" as we old timers know 'em. Some windscreens have to be put in using a heated element to seal it against the body work. There's all sorts of special tackle required to put these things in these days. I don't say that lightly 'cos I'm a b****r fer DIY.

My mate used to run his own glass and windscreen business in the WA Goldfields and I used to give him a hand now and then.

Believe me - oils may well be oils, but windscreens aren't.

Take it to someone

Bilbo

Agree with what others have said above. Get it done by a professional. Just had one done on the Hilux by O'Briens Glass. Less than 30 mins + $250 - done.

Regards