Thanks to inheriting my late father's tool kit, I do have an impact screwdriver, so thanks for that advice. I mean the flat strip of rubber above the door handle that is suposed to stop water running down inside the door - clips are mentioned in the picture guide, are these liable to break? I guess ...

Although not in the same league as you guys that seem to be able to completely rebuild an SJ, I am slowly working my way through the refurb jobs on my 1985 SJ413. Having done the front and back, I am turning my attention to the doors. The above guide is brilliant, but I still have a question about t...

This is really helpful to a novice mechanic like me - I now feel confident about taking my doors to bits - Thanks. One quick question - I had the seals replaced a while ago and they are fine but the plastic strip on the outside of the door has gone quite crusty. I would like to replace it -any idea ...

Many years ago (probably about twenty) I saw an almost identical SJ413 as mine in Bournmouth - soft top, metalic grey and only one character difference on the Reg. Mine is C553DKL and this one I think was C553DKK. This got me wondering whether this (almost twin) brother of my car still exists and if...

I need to remove the front bumper on my 1985 SJ413 (soft top) to patch it up and respray (see photo)- my son drove it into a ditch in France. It appears that that are only four bolts holding it on - is that correct? Are there any hints/tips, things that I should be aware of when removing it? I also ...

Windscreen duly folded down - very straightforward as described, part of dash popped-off by wiper moter - as expected, washer pipe trimmed and re-attached. Everything now working as it should. Rubber seals still in pretty good nick especially considering this little SJ has spent all it's life outsid...

Thanks everyone, the windscreen is now scheduled to have its inaugural folding down this Friday.

Here are some pics on my beloved SJ413 in SW France in 2009. I know the ribbons/bows look a bit cissy, but we went to a mates wedding. PS not all the kids are mine.
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Hi sorry, Its a 1985 SJ413 soft top that I have owned for 25 years. The windscreen has never been folded down - is there anything that I should be wary of ? Thanks everyone for advice. This site is brilliant. I will post some pics of my last trip to SW France in 2009.

If I use the windscreen washer, the pump works, but no water comes out of the jets - I have checked the jets and they are clear. Water then drips into the car. My assumption is that the hose has become disconnected from behind the jets - but how on earth do you get to it ? I have scoured my service ...