Re: [MBZ] Is all glass.....glass?

ANGELO GIAIMO wrote: Mike Canfield responds to my question: May I ask WHY would you replace a windshield that is not cracked or broken? Mike Well, Mike, The windshield is so pitted and has many very small chips in it that it makes it nearly impossible to drive in the rain.

Re: [MBZ] Is all glass....glass?

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My experience w/ aftermarket glass has always been bad. The factory stuff lasts rock after rock for many years. aftermarket stuff just bullseyes right after the first rock. Except for models that were imported in low numbers, almost all the replacement glass installe

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ANGELO GIAIMO wrote: > > Let's not get personal, guys,..I don't have money to burn. I wasn't trying to be insulting. I didn't recognize your name, so had no idea if you'd been around enough to even know that the con rods could be an issue. Good that you or your mechanic knew to take a good lo

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Angelo, A bit testy this AM?.Nothing personally offending was meant on my part. Sorry to aggravate you. Mike - Original Message - From: "ANGELO GIAIMO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 10:07 AM Subject:

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Message - From: "ANGELO GIAIMO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 9:42 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Is all glass.glass? Mike Canfield responds to my question: May I ask WHY would you replace a windshield that is not crac

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Mitch, Mike, The headgasket was replaced @ 175K, measurements showed no bent connecting rods or out of round cylinders, so there's no reason to invest in connecting rods.OK? Car does go thru some oil, though, about 1-3 quarts between 3K oil changes. The car is showing a few rust spots, whic

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ANGELO GIAIMO wrote: Checked with the dealer last nightmy cost is around $400 just for the windshield. Unless I hear of some overwhelming reason to stick to OEM, I'll give Triumph a call. Another lister mentioned it, and it has been said on here in the past that PPG is the OEM supplier

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. Thanks for asking.really..I personally think it's unsafe, and as such, should be replaced under my full glass policy for free. - Original Message - From: "ANGELO GIAIMO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 3:45

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That's what I askedNo reply.Must have money to wasteMike - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 8:47 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Is all glassglass? M

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[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > My experience w/ aftermarket glass has always been bad. > The factory stuff lasts rock after rock for many years. > aftermarket stuff just bullseyes right after the first rock. > Didn't somebody (Marshall?) say that PPG makes most of the "factory" glass sold in the U

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My experience w/ aftermarket glass has always been bad. The factory stuff lasts rock after rock for many years. aftermarket stuff just bullseyes right after the first rock. But if you don't have a problem with your glass why do you want to replace it? -- Original message --

Re: [MBZ] Is all glass....glass?

May I ask WHY would you replace a windshield that is not cracked or broken? Mike - Original Message - From: "ANGELO GIAIMO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 3:45 PM Subject: [MBZ] Is all glassglass? Prior to r

[MBZ] Is all glass....glass?

Prior to repainting my 350SDL, I was also considering replacing the windshieldnot broken or cracked (darn). I've got some choices...the dealer for OEM glass or aftermarket. Is there a big difference? Triumph auto glass (a national chain) quoted $250 for their "standard" glass...US made b