what do you call this part ?

[EnzoMC]

from the outside front its the pastic panel under the windscreen were the wiper arms connect through, its the panel to remove to get access to the wiper motor

just noticed that mine has warped, looked for a replacement on eurospares but only found a panel priced at £25 - not sure this is right ?

not sure why it warped, car hasn't been anywhere much during the winter and the garage isn't hot ? also heard plastic can be heated back to its original shape but never tried it or seen anyone do this

its a GS but maybe part is the same on the 4200s ?

 

[Emtee]

from the outside front its the pastic panel under the windscreen were the wiper arms connect through, its the panel to remove to get access to the wiper motor

just noticed that mine has warped, looked for a replacement on eurospares but only found a panel priced at £25 - not sure this is right ?

not sure why it warped, car hasn't been anywhere much during the winter and the garage isn't hot ? also heard plastic can be heated back to its original shape but never tried it or seen anyone do this

its a GS but maybe part is the same on the 4200s ?

Scuttle Panel Enzo. It can be restored with a heat-gun and a skilled pair of hands. This also restores the colour to the plastic, as the white milking is the oils in the plastic being 'bleached' from the surface due to sun-light.

 

[safrane]

Should see the price of the 3200 one which is prone to split!!!! £135 +VAT

 

[Pibbow]

£130.00 from Meridien last time I think

 

[dem maser]

£130?? Wow.....

 

[EnzoMC]

Scuttle Panel Enzo. It can be restored with a heat-gun and a skilled pair of hands. This also restores the colour to the plastic, as the white milking is the oils in the plastic being 'bleached' from the surface due to sun-light.

thanks, this weekend - B&Q / heat gun and give it a go

£130.00 from Meridien last time I think

if this is right this is my backout plan if I end up mking it worst

 

[Emtee]

thanks, this weekend - B&Q / heat gun and give it a go

Hi Enzo, If you're going to go for it, I'd add that if you are able to, try to attach the scuttle panel to some sort of 'form' that holds it in the correct alignment beforehand. You'll need to find where the warp is before attaching it, but doing this will allow you to be far more gentle and even with the heat gun, and not over-heat a small area. Once warmed, if being held in the correct alignment, the cooling should set it.

 

[EnzoMC]

had a quote from Ferrari dealer who said including VAT and delivery its £70, would have expected this to be lot more

Miles - good point - I have some foam, if all fails I'll be ordering Monday

 

[EnzoMC]

totally f**k it up - it was worth ago, however the heat was making the plastic bit too shiney

new part to order on Monday

 

[EnzoMC]

part arrived and fits better but still seem high on drivers side, it seems to be sitting on the wiper motor which is making a gap between the panel and windscreen, is this the same on other GS

 

[EnzoMC]

GS guys - could you check for me if your scuttle panel on drivers side is slight raised or if it fits under the windscreen lip ?

 

[conaero]

I ended up using fibre glass on the under side, it worked really well as if you super glue or epoxy it, it will just break again.

If you strengthen the under side too, it lasts.

 

[lozcb]

GS guys - could you check for me if your scuttle panel on drivers side is slight raised or if it fits under the windscreen lip ?

If you want Enzo i could pop round , you can check against mine and if necessary i could help fit if necessary, i know your not that far from me


regards lz

 

[Emtee]

Hi Enzo,

Hopefully these will help?

 

[EnzoMC]

Hi Enzo,

Hopefully these will help?

thanks - thats the fit I was expecting, could be wiper motor not aligned correctly

If you want Enzo i could pop round , you can check against mine and if necessary i could help fit if necessary, i know your not that far from me

thank you for the offer - I'll have another look at the wiper motor and if still not working out I'll PM you if you don't mind to meet up