Embarrassing first post - part left over...

Hi,

This is a somewhat embarassing first post - I have been playing with the tailgate on my wife's 05 Freelander and found a bit left over.... :doh:

She had a bit of bother with the tailgate not latching, but the rear window still going up into the window seals. The local main-stealer told me that nothing was user-servicable and it would be lots of money for a new solenoid or lock. Ignoring this completely, I took the solenoid out, cleaned it and greased it very lightly and it works a treat. However, I found the attached seal on the floor after I put it all back together... Oops!

The seal is about 20" long, has a bevelled end and would probably have clipped over a metal edge. Can I see where it came from? Can I 'eck!

SWMBO was impressed that I managed to fix it; she is less than impressed that there is a bit left over and insists it would have been wherever it was for a good reason. Pah! What does she know about engineering?

Anyhow, if anyone knows from where it came, the marriage-guidance people would be very grateful if you would let me know.

Thanks

Hugh

hope someone can answer cos i have exactly the same bit in my garage. no leaks or anything but it must go somewhere....

If you pulled that out of your wifes tailgate Id be asking some serious Qs to her of whats she been up to ..........

But Welcome to LandyZone

it runs down the side of the trim card on the open end

Like this, curved end at the top.

Thank you both - now I know where it goes I can see there is a little gap into which it fits - I'd put that down to build quality!

Sypher, it takes a while for these things to get noticed. She only gets serviced once a year and that's only when the lubrication has run out and bits start squeaking when she moves. I tried to trade her in for something younger and Swedish but the potential running costs were too high. A friend suggested I trade her in for something from the far east - cheap to run, reliable and with larger and more flexible compartments. She's older than I'd like, expensive to run and smelly at times - but, hey she's good with the kids!