Feeler: Need a rear window install

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  • azndeugene
    Advanced Member
    • Sep 2013
    • 192

    #1

    Feeler: Need a rear window install

    I'm looking to replace my rear windshield as I have a crack in mine. I went to the junker and bought myself a pretty clean one. I'd like to replace it, but I called A1 Glass here in Corvallis and they wanted about $160....is that normal???

    I was hoping it would be a lot cheaper considering I have the glass. I do have an early model so I'm unsure if my chrome trim is reusable.

    Does anyone know of a place within the Portland, Eugene or even better, the Corvallis area that can replace my rear window for a good price? I am a lowly college student just trying to take care of his car :)

    Or if someone has come across a good write up for replacement or knows the best way to replace it then I'd be willing to attempt to reinstall it myself assuming I dont need any fancy, expensive tools to do the job.

    Thanks a lot!
    1986 325
    1988 325is 2.7 Stroker
  • jeffw
    E30 Enthusiast
    • Sep 2008
    • 1087

    #2
    do it yourself? its real easy. just gotta get a lock strip tool which is like 20 bucks. I am in eugene or i would help

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    • iansane
      E30 Fanatic
      • Oct 2011
      • 1341

      #3
      I didn't even use the lock strip tool. A new late model black lock strip from bmw (it's two part numbers FYI). Soap, and a combination of flat head screw driver/credit card. Only took a half hour or so?
      84 325e - 91 325i - 92 318 touring - 91 Trans Am - 01 S4 avant - 03 S-type R - 96 F350 - 15 SS - 84 Biturbo - 91 Defender

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      • the imitator
        E30 Enthusiast
        • May 2013
        • 1006

        #4
        There are places where you can get glass + install for $180. DIY ftw.

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        • TobyB
          R3V Elite
          • Oct 2011
          • 5163

          #5
          Took maybe 45 minutes because I was drinking?

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