replacing front windshield 1986 volvo 740?

Question

ok guys/girls this is a 2 part question.

first of all i need to know how to remove a used windshield from a junkyard 740 volvo WITHOUT cracking it so i may install it in my car.(perticulary the removal of the urathane adhesive)
and the second part is how do u replace the windshield

if anyone can "walk" me through this procedure so to speak plse any advice would help since replacement is near 500 bucks and if i can atleast get a used one out its only 50 for an auto glass shop to do the labor

thanks

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Answer 1

okay cheapo here goes.
First go to a junk yard and get the windshield. they should have one laying around and it will be relatively inexpensive. No more than $100 bux alright? Then Inspect it and make sure the edges are clean of all rubber insulation and debris.
Second.- and here's where you can be cheap and smart at the same time. Okay-
you need a coat wire hanger.
straighten it out.
Sharpen a point on one end and heat this point up with a lighter or torch whatever.
then.. after it glows red hot you insert it into the rubber molding between the windshield and the sheet metal.
Now the other end of wirehanger you are gonna attach a thinner standard copper wire.
you are now gonna pull the wire hanger clear across to the other side making sure you thread the rubber molding. Now it gets fun . you move the wire back and forth back and forth and so on ....until you go completely around the entire windshield. You may need a real long wire to do this and you might ask someone to help you if you need to but you can do this by yourself since I did this also. Do not attempt to lift the windshield until you finish tracing the whole thing. okay. when you are finished tracing it gently push the windshield from the inside out.Be Careful !! Its real heavy. Now you can throw that one out and install the new one.
But first make sure you remove all the excess rubber and adhesive and debris. Then you want to sand the groove a little taking off a little rust, paint, or dirt.
Blow the dirt off and go get your self a new rubber molding and some industrial waterproff adhesive.APPLY the waterproof adhesive stuff and let it dry a little like two minutes. Put the new molding around the new windshield it should fit nice and snug. GENTLY LOWER THE Windshield and place it in its space. Press it into the adhesive in and should be able almost to snap it in the slot. Once its in and its tight you may have to apply anothet bit of that sealant stuff just to make sure it don't leak. Apply thourughly cause at sixty miles an hour in the rain you don't want no whistle or leak. Now when you're sure it set and its nice and dry go ahead and put the stainless cover molding back on Take it to a car wash or hose the beast down to see if leaks. If it doesnt which it shouldnt, Congratulations!!! If it leaks take the stainless cover off and apply more sealant around the outside of the windshield. Apply some on the inside of the windshield too. That should take care of it.
Good luck. It worked on my Volvo.
I had A 760 Turbo Intercooler.

Answer 2

740 Volvo

Answer 3

You should know that it is very, very difficult to remove a windshield without damaging it. The chances are that the glass will break.

However, below is a link to a website that has information on removing autoglass, if you still wish to try it.

Answer 4

do like the guy with the 760 turbo said only dont use copper wire use piano wire you can get it at any music storeit lasts longer than the copper also wear gloves [the wire will cut into you too ]and eye protection, for obvious reasons. good luck.

Answer 5

Well there is a special tool for it that involves a heated wire element that you can insert and essentially melt your way around.

Answer 6

check with some one who know about it