I'm going to be getting rid of my nasty, yellowed, corroded lockstrips on my 86 325eS and replacing with nice black ones from a 318iS, to go along with the shadowline I'll be installing soon. Now I've pulled the lockstrips from E30 front and rear windshields before, which was no daunting task, but putting them back in seems like it will be quite the opposite. They appear to fit in quite snug, more so than it would seem to just be able to stick new ones in. My question is, is there a special tool for this, or would I just be better off taking it to a glass shop, and having them replace them for me? I've called a few places, and most have told me that they would not charge much do do it, but can't give me a price until they see the parts themselves. They've all said it wouldn't be more than $20-30. What do you guys reccomend? I don't want to fuck up the finish, or anything else by not knowing what I'm doing, so can you guys help me out?
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There is a tool that cost $20.
There is the method of keeping them very lubricated when you try and pry them back on.
The second method didn't work for me, and was not easy at all.
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Josh, I have the tool. You pay the shipping and you can use it and send it back to me. I had never done it before and it was a three to five mintue job using the tool.Current Cars2014 M235i2009 R56 Cooper S1998 M31997 M3Comment
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I'm getting ready to do this too. Just ordered a used set, so I just have to wait for it to get here and pick up some new lock clips. Guess I gotta get that tool too, everyone says it's a royal PITA job without it.-Brandon
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Awesome Dave. I'm going to pick them up soon, so I'll let you know then, that way I don't have to keep it for very long.Originally posted by DaveCNComment
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Originally posted by M42Tecknik
or go to bavauto themselves, order a bunch of parts, forget to grab the tool, and then need it later that night. tool :)
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PM me your address. I'll go ahead and ship it and you can pay me for my postage when you send it back - just put a check in the envelope with it or PayPal it to me.Originally posted by Eurospeed88Current Cars2014 M235i2009 R56 Cooper S1998 M31997 M3Comment
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Thanks a lot man, I'll PM you my info right now. I appreciate it.Originally posted by DaveCNComment
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if your going to replace your lockstrip but am too cheap to buy the special tool like me, then make the "special" tool out of a hanger. It does the same thing as the special tool and took me about 10 min to replace my lock strip. I put in a new rubber gasket as well so it might have been a little harder.
Heres my crappy diagram
Renting my rear wheel bearing tool kit. SIR
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Worst. Diagram. Ever.
I need to borrow that tool!Reminiscing...Comment
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Does anyone have this tool to borrow? Still need it.
Pleasel let me know.Reminiscing...Comment
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The tool cost only about $7.00 from harbor freight. Cost more to ship it around the world.
Dan there is a Harbor Freight next to Potomac Mills mall in VA.Comment
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my diagram really works, I promise!!Renting my rear wheel bearing tool kit. SIR
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I can't even see it?Originally posted by ///M42 sportReminiscing...Comment
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I did it in about 10 minutes without the tool. I had the tool once for use on e28 and it didnt work, so I did it my way. Two small screw drivers, and skill. No lubrication, and it was quite cold outside.Old and improved:
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