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Shutts



Member Since: 10 Aug 2014
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United Kingdom 1995 Defender 90 300 Tdi SW Arles Blue
Alpine window specification
I wonder if anyone can help me. I believe that on the newer defender's the alpine windows are 4mm thick and the older ones are 5mm thick, but is the shape the same.

The reason I am asking is I've been offered some but the seller is not sure what age vehicle they are off, and didn't want to get them if they won't fit a 95 defender 90.

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bob neville



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From what I can remember, 4mm glass was fitted from 1988/9 onwards.

As you will probably have to fit new seals it should not matter if they are 4 or 5mm provided you have the correct seal.

For 4mm thick glass use MWC4771 (vin FA345886 onwards) or for 5mm thick glass use 302177 (to vin EA345885).

Also, use genuine LR seals, with the aftermarket ones you will have a devil of a job getting them fitted, I know first hand all about this and ended up having to replace new aftermarket seals with genuine LR.

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Shutts



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Thanks Bob. The Windows come with the seals, which I have been told are serviceable. I just wanted to ensure that when I fit the new roof lining that the two elements match up.

Is there any advantage in the 4mm over the 5mm?
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Post #376759 6th Dec 2014 11:41am
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Shutts



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Is there any advantage in the 4mm over the 5mm?
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2005 D3 SE
1998 Disco 300tdi - slow play thing
1995 Defender 300tdi - Winching play thing
Aprilia RSV 1000 - fast play thing
Honda CR250 - noisy play thing

Essex Land Rover Club member
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Andy's Landy's - http://www.andys-landys.blogspot.com
Suspension checking workbook - http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/use...k_v002.zip
Post #378572 13th Dec 2014 3:48am
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Shutts



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United Kingdom 1995 Defender 90 300 Tdi SW Arles Blue
I have now got a set of 4mm alpine windows for my 90 but will need some seals as the ones sent with the windows were perished.

The next question is does anyone know the position of the windows as I want to get them in the right place as I will be fitting a roof lining. Does anyone know the measurements or have a template I could use?

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1995 Defender 300tdi - Winching play thing
Aprilia RSV 1000 - fast play thing
Honda CR250 - noisy play thing

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