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How long to replace windshield

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Jdm5jdm5, Jan 27, 2017.

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  1. Jan 27, 2017 #1
    Jdm5jdm5

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    How long should it take to replace a windshield?

    I drive a 2015 freightliner cascadia.

    The windshield has a big crack and my company has routed me to the closest terminal to get the windshield replaced.

    Just wondering how long a windshield should take to replace so I can get back on the road
     
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  3. Jan 27, 2017 #2
    Hyweighman

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    If it's in stock maybe 1 to 2 hours. Doesn't take long
     
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  4. Jan 27, 2017 #3
    AModelCat

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    I wouldn't think it'd take any longer than a car. Couple hours if it gets glued in they have to cut the old windshield out and allow the urethane glue to set up on the new one.
     
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  5. Jan 27, 2017 #4
    Hyweighman

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    Not sure about all that. Mine was popped out and glued back in. Did not take long
     
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  7. Jan 27, 2017 #5
    dptrucker

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    Also depends how busy the shop is. You might have to wait your turn.
     
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  8. Jan 27, 2017 #6
    Ridgeline

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    the last one I had to get replaced took 45 minutes, average we figure 2 hours of down time for my fleet.
     
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  9. Jan 27, 2017 #7
    Balakov100

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    Yeah not long.

    Some companies will take forever to do anything though.
     
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  10. Jan 27, 2017 #8
    ZVar

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    Yea for the actual work and dry time 1-2 hours max. Since you are being routed to a company terminal you likely should plan for overnight. Sucks, but then so do way too many company shops.
     
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  11. Jan 27, 2017 #9
    Redtwin

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    About 30-45mins for a cascadia as they are not glued in.
     
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  12. Jan 27, 2017 #10
    dngrous_dime

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    Last time I talked to our shop (Ryder), they were saying new glass is a rock magnet. I have a small chip on my passenger side, hasn't grown in 10+months.
     
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