109 tailgate seal or no seal?

WITCHBRO · Jun 12, 2019

Hi I have series 3 109 with tailgate & rusted strip on rear of tub. Can anyone advise me if there should be seal on this, and is replacement metal strip available. Can find replacements for defender but not series as seem to welded in place. Any info will be appreciated.[GALLERY=][/GALLERY]

Rodeo Joe · Jun 12, 2019

As far as I know its the same as the def. part. It's not welded if you clean a bit of the rust off you, ll find some rivets.
If you, ve got a tail gate I wouldn't worry about the rubber

rob1miles · Jun 13, 2019

Here are some possible numbers:
333159
332564
332566
325565
You'll have to check each one as the pictures in the parts book are very small and the descriptions vague.

Flossie · Jun 13, 2019

The rubber maybe stops exhaust fumes being sucked in?
Dunno, but as said, simple rivits or screws hold it on, any difference between series and defender will just be in length but I suspect they are the same, if not, trim a defender one down if necessary.

WITCHBRO · Jun 13, 2019

Rodeo Joe said:
As far as I know its the same as the def. part. It's not welded if you clean a bit of the rust off you, ll find some rivets.
If you, ve got a tail gate I wouldn't worry about the rubber

rob1miles said:
Here are some possible numbers:
333159
332564
332566
325565
You'll have to check each one as the pictures in the parts book are very small and the descriptions vague.

Thank you Guys replacement now ordered,

steve2286w · Jun 13, 2019

This is the lower door seal,I got from yrm £9 , treated mesel to a centre seat toolbox same order well pleased , the top plate was rusty so just cleaned up and painted

rob1miles · Jun 14, 2019

I like the hinged door cover, but why is it hinged?

steve2286w · Jun 14, 2019

Come in v handy for my camping trip to Skye

tottot · Jun 14, 2019

Cunning plan, also makes it easy to check door lower rail for rust.

steve2286w · Jun 14, 2019

Yes never thought of that , however just rebuilt the rear door bottom so hopefully not for a while!

rob1miles · Jun 14, 2019

I like that, I'm always on the look out for ideas that add camping functions without weight or a lot of cost.

Arnold Martin · Jun 14, 2019

I like that too!
Simple Idee-Perfect Komfort

steve2286w · Jun 14, 2019

Thanks, it’s 5251 aluminium and hardened so similar to birmabright , I got the two bits cut to size in 3mm got just under £50 so not that cheap, it’s stiffer than it needs to be so thickness could be reduced a tad , it does leave a thin space behind that could be used, I’m still thinking what for!

For cheap and useful when camping I love this tarp I’ve just got

rob1miles · Jun 14, 2019

I've just noticed your door stay, that's neat too.

steve2286w · Jun 14, 2019

I bought some 6mm stainless and a few kitchen blocks secured the inside with those star type spring washers you keep pram

wheels on with,
Considered the gas strut but this is simpler and cheaper and just use it when needed

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