Bonnet rubber

GreenLove · Nov 11, 2011

Hi,

Just bought my first landy - Defender 110 LWB 200Tdi, 1992.

Noticed that there's quite a gap between the wing and bonnet. Should there be a rubber seal to stop the rain getting in and would water damage anything under the hood?

Thanks

adies_v8 · Nov 11, 2011

Welcome
Yes but its really hard to fine. You can pick up some 'instant grab adhesive' from most hardware shops. Open the bonnet and place a line of it on both the wing and the bonnet where they both meet, shut the bonnet and place a large weight on it to seal both areas.

Water can damage anything, just depends how much there is of it.

If you are concerned about this gap, get a mat (as I presume you wear a suit

) kneel down and look under the front of the landy, there are a couple of gaps there too, Expanding Foam can be used here though you will need allot.

You will find a load of info on this forum, and some stupid answers, if upto you to choose which to follow

by the way. no. no seal. you could try and fit an otter there instead but good luck

Airways · Nov 11, 2011

It's to keep the engine clean!

Don't worry about it. I wade with mine to the mirrors. ......

Badger · Nov 11, 2011

adies_v8 said:
Welcome
Yes but its really hard to fine. You can pick up some 'instant grab adhesive' from most hardware shops. Open the bonnet and place a line of it on both the wing and the bonnet where they both meet, shut the bonnet and place a large weight on it to seal both areas.

Water can damage anything, just depends how much there is of it.

If you are concerned about this gap, get a mat (as I presume you wear a suit ) kneel down and look under the front of the landy, there are a couple of gaps there too, Expanding Foam can be used here though you will need allot.

You will find a load of info on this forum, and some stupid answers, if upto you to choose which to follow

by the way. no. no seal. you could try and fit an otter there instead but good luck

:lol:

discomania · Nov 11, 2011

You can buy stuff by the meter, I have some on mine, here are some places that sell it:

Seals

UK Automotive - Door Weatherstrip manufacturer - Rubber Car trim

Make sure you get the right profile for the lip of the bonnet.

Airways · Nov 11, 2011

What are you going to seal the radiator grill with?

Oldseadog · Nov 11, 2011

Airways said:
What are you going to seal the radiator grill with?

You use Ferkin Radiator Grille Seal of course!!! :doh::doh::doh:

Airways · Nov 11, 2011

Oldseadog said:
You use Ferkin Radiator Grille Seal of course!!! :doh::doh::doh:

Doh! How stupid am I!

[JP] · Nov 11, 2011

you'll find loads of gaps on a Defender, that gap is just like it is, nothing wrong with it

Bonnet rubber

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