WIndshield Replacement 1.0

The 1992 BMW 325i has two windshield related defects that require attention.  The most prominent is a central star crack that appeared during careless handling during the move to the garage, and the second is a rust defect in the sheet metal at the location where the center windshield wiper mechanism is mounted. 

 

 

 

Picture DSC02017 of the cracked windshield caused by blunt force trauma during the move.

 

 

Picture DSC02014 of the damaged center windshield mounting point.  Years of outside storage likely contributed to this rust.  The heat that will be generated during the welding repair will likely cause the adhesive to melt and interfere with the repair and the glass itself to shatter.

 

Local windshield replacement companies indicated that they will travel to the car and install an aftermarket windshield for between $100 and $150.  This is not a significant expenditure but it was wondered what was involved with the process of windshield replacement. 

Some interesting videos of the replacement process were found at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in6o-tmnPyw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdPL4bLbDUc

If a replacement windshield is provided, then the on site installation is about $50-$60.  Various BMWs can be found at the salvage yard and the glass is priced at $10.  The question was, which BMW models might provide a suitable donor glass. 

Contact with Patrick BMW indicated that the 1992 BMW 325i could use either part number 51311977217 or 51311977216, depending upon the style of shade band desired.

The following list of possible donor vehicles was compiled after editing information that was found on realoem.com .

Part 51311977217 (Green windscreen, green shade band) was found on the following vehicles:

E36 318i Sedan, M44, USA, AUTO (CC03)  :
E36 318i Sedan, M42, USA, AUTO (CA63) :
E36 318i Sedan, M42, USA, AUTO (CC83) :
E36 318i Sedan, M44, USA, AUTO (CD83) :
E36 318i Sedan, M44, USA, MANUAL (CD73) :
E36 318i Sedan, M44, USA, MANUAL (CC93) :
E36 318i Sedan, M42, USA, MANUAL (CA53) :
E36 318i Sedan, M42, USA, MANUAL (CC73) :
E36 320i Sedan, M50, USA, AUTO (CB23) :
E36 320i Sedan, M50, USA, MANUAL (CB13) :
E36 325i Sedan, M50, USA, AUTO (CB43) :
E36 325i Sedan, M50, USA, MANUAL (CB33) :  
E36 328i Sedan, M52, USA, AUTO (CD23) :  
E36 328i Sedan, M52, USA, AUTO (CD43) :  
E36 328i Sedan, M52, USA, MANUAL (CD13) :  
E36 328i Sedan, M52, USA, MANUAL (CD33) :  
E36 M3 Sedan, S52, USA, AUTO (CD03) :  
E36 M3 Sedan, S52, USA, MANUAL (CD93) :  
E36 318ti Compact, M44, USA, AUTO (CG83) :  
E36 318ti Compact, M42, USA, AUTO (CG63) :  
E36 318ti Compact, M42, USA, MANUAL (CG53) :  
E36 318ti Compact, M44, USA, MANUAL (CG73) :  
 
Part 51311977216 (Windshield, clear with anti-glare strip) was found on the following vehicles:

E36 318ti Compact, M42, USA, AUTO (CG63) :  
E36 318ti Compact, M44, USA, AUTO (CG83) :  
E36 318ti Compact, M42, USA, MANUAL (CG53) :  
E36 318ti Compact, M44, USA, MANUAL (CG73) :