HOOD SEALS.

[Guest]

Hi all, the hoodseals above the doors are getting a bit rat arsed, does anybody know if they're as difficult to fit as they look ? :? Martin.

[GTJones]

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Hi Martin

Just changed mine - they are easy to fit but the replacement one's are a harder rubber so i have changed mine for these.

They fit very well and allow you to keep the window frame at the correct position to the B Post as i found you had to drop it down to get the other seals to fit.

http://www.sealsdirect.co.uk/bbCMS/s...rtmentId=68#87

Gary

[singapore stag]

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Yeah same with mine, sitting in the car I can see daylight through mine and the centres have a gap, awful.....where is the best place to get replacements and how hard are they to put on.

cheers sukh.


p.s answered by GT Jones as I was typing the above.........

[V Mad]

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Yes, those fit quite well as they are angled to allow the doors to shut better.

The seals are normally retained by squashing the channel metal at one end, so you will need to prise it back to release the rubber; then just pull them out lengthways.

To fit new seals, try lubricating the rubbers and channels with silicone, or soapy water and slide them in.

Sukhi: if your frame arches up in the middle, checkthe side arms are notbent inwards. These have a metal stop pinon the arm to prevent overtravel of the frame.If the arm is bent,itbypasses the stop pin. Also, check pivot bolts are not too slack.

Cheers

[Guest]

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V Mad wrote:

Yes, those fit quite well as they are angled to allow the doors to shut better.

The seals are normally retained by squashing the channel metal at one end, so you will need to prise it back to release the rubber; then just pull them out lengthways.

To fit new seals, try lubricating the rubbers and channels with silicone, or soapy water and slide them in.

Sukhi: if your frame arches up in the middle, checkthe side arms are notbent inwards. These have a metal stop pinon the arm to prevent overtravel of the frame.If the arm is bent,itbypasses the stop pin. Also, check pivot bolts are not too slack.

Cheers

Thanks guys, one problem solved, and thanks to Gary for that site, now bookmarked. :dude: Martin.

[andy p]

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i replaced mine when i changed the hood, bought them off ebay from someone that didnt need them cheap, used wd40 to slide the new ones in, easy job for a stag really

[DJT]

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I have been in touch with a supplier of seals to see if they can get these made in the correct softer rubber. Still waiting for a reply . I have raised the issue with SOCTFL and they are interested in getting the correct type made if a supplier can be found.

Dave