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08-30-2022, 08:04 PM
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unlatched hood=smashed windshield!
Driving my son's 240D while Greazzer rebuilds the injectors for my 300SD
Was doing some work on the 240D and stopped when it got dark. I didn't close the hood all the way and forgot about it. Going to work the next day got about a mile from home going about 25mph when all of a sudden--WHAM!-- the wind catches the hood and it comes all the way up to 90* and past and slams into the windshield. The tabs on the hood hinges broke. There's glass all over the dash. I was fine and am glad it happened before I got on the highway to head to work.  I'm going to the JY for a hood and cowl. I have some questions. Should the cowl be put in after the windshield gets done? At the same time? Does the fender have to come off to remove the cowl? Any other advice you can give me for the job would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jeff
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1984 300SD 300,000 miles--two tank WVO setup 2.88 diff & 500SEL anti-squat rear end 
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08-30-2022, 09:02 PM
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Jeff,
This is from memory a loooong time ago, so ... Fenders off to replace cowl? No. Easiest to replace cowl while the windshield is out, but not necessary. Advice? Do the windshield yourself if possible. I can't remember if your fenders have to come off to replace the hinges. Good luck!!!
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08-30-2022, 09:13 PM
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SugarBear,
Thanks for the info. I've read that you can get the hinges out with a 13mm gearwrench after removing hood. Glad to hear the cowl will come off without removing fenders. Insurance is covering all this. Was just going to use Safelite unless some has another suggestion for windshield replacement in the Sacramento area. Attached are some pix of the damage. Jeff
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1984 300SD 300,000 miles--two tank WVO setup 2.88 diff & 500SEL anti-squat rear end
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08-30-2022, 09:40 PM
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The cowling is held in by push pins. Push the center of the pins through and out and reassemble them for install.
I'd want to be certain that the glass installer has done these windshields before. If it is their first rodeo you are guaranteed bent windshield trim moulding. There is a procedure for these windshields that has to be done in order. Good luck!!!
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"Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength" - Eric Hoffer
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08-30-2022, 09:59 PM
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The Safelite shop did my W126 windshield and they did a good job.
I questioned the installer thoroughly before leaving that car with him and he assured me he had done them before and all was fine. But always happy to go to an indy if someone has a name.
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1984 300SD 300,000 miles--two tank WVO setup 2.88 diff & 500SEL anti-squat rear end
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08-30-2022, 11:14 PM
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W123 and W126 are different windshield types/methods.
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"Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength" - Eric Hoffer
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