Beaver

Active Member

• Jan 15, 2014

• #1

What's the secret to getting the seals to fit properly down the leading edge from the bulkhead to the floor. I've managed to get the top and rear edge fitting snuggly but the leading edge is proving troublesome. Any tips. Maybe a hair dryer (which I don't have as I don't have hair).

 

timtheenchanteruk

Well-Known Member

• Jan 15, 2014

• #2

hot water & soap usually works hot water softens the seal, the soap helps it to slip round on its seat to get it in properly.

 

Landyfox

Well-Known Member

• Jan 15, 2014

• #3

timtheenchanteruk said:

hot water & soap usually works hot water softens the seal, the soap helps it to slip round on its seat to get it in properly.

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+1^

 

Freddy 007

Gone but not forgotten

• Jan 15, 2014

• #4

what's the point... it'll still leak

 

timtheenchanteruk

Well-Known Member

• Jan 15, 2014

• #5

Defeatist

 

parptoot

Well-Known Member

• Jan 15, 2014

• #6

I did all four of mine at the weekend and had no real issues. I did spend longer doing the fronts because of the bends but they're fitted with no kinks or creases.

Slowly slowly catchy monkey.

 

timc1967

Active Member

• Jan 15, 2014

• #7

Rubber mallet as well isn't it?

 

parptoot

Well-Known Member

• Jan 15, 2014

• #8

Probably

I used a proper man hammer and an ally drift. I didn't leave any marks but that combo was spot on for getting them right into the corners.

 

Beaver

Active Member

• Jan 15, 2014

• #9

Done it using someone else's hairdryer and a rubber mallet. Could be a better fit on the angle of the bulkhead and the windscreen but on the whole not bad. I can't believe how much a little heat helped.

 

IamRobbie

Well-Known Member

• Jan 15, 2014

• #10

Where did you get your new door seals from?

 

parptoot

Well-Known Member

• Jan 15, 2014

• #11

IamRobbie said:

Where did you get your new door seals from?

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Me or him?

I got mine from either Paddock Spares or Defender bits,.....I think.
I've bought so much stuff recently I've lost track, damn leaks!!! Alpine windows next.

 

IamRobbie

Well-Known Member

• Jan 15, 2014

• #12

ace, I'm gonna get some! I just thought a leaking door seal was normal with landys..

 

parptoot

Well-Known Member

• Jan 15, 2014

• #13

I have two multi-packs of micro fibre cloths going round in a cycle.

1- Place around the interior to soak up water leaks
2- Wash cloths
3- Place back into interior to soak up water leaks
4 - Wash cloths
Rinse and repeat....

I'll get to them all eventually.

 

Beaver

Active Member

• Jan 15, 2014

• #14

4plus four in Leeds. Land rover original, £21 each.

 

aaronmorris

Head's a shed

• Jan 15, 2014

• #15

Can't say I've ever had a problem, Just wack 'em on with a hammer

 

mlucas110

New Member

• Jan 15, 2014

• #16

I got cheesed of with mine letting in so much draft! My mate was scrapping a vectra, so I nicked all the door rubbers and fitted them on me landy! Best thing I done as they are nice and thick so no more drafts!

Well not from doors. Shame about the rest