Installing door seal
05-09-2011 | 02:12 PM
#31
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I have been cutting the seal at the bottom in the center,
this is also an easier place to glue the seal and cut it for that matter.
This is the area where the least amount of water will get to the seal,
and after a few drops of super glue the seal will never come apart,
and it will very difficult if not impossible to tell it has ever been cut.
And for Brendan I dont know what has set you off,
if you would like to chat off this board
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this is also an easier place to glue the seal and cut it for that matter.
This is the area where the least amount of water will get to the seal,
and after a few drops of super glue the seal will never come apart,
and it will very difficult if not impossible to tell it has ever been cut.
And for Brendan I dont know what has set you off,
if you would like to chat off this board
Maveric2c@yahoo.com
05-09-2011 | 02:18 PM
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I have been cutting the seal at the bottom in the center,
this is also an easier place to glue the seal and cut it for that matter.
This is the area where the least amount of water will get to the seal,
and after a few drops of super glue the seal will never come apart,
and it will very difficult if not impossible to tell it has ever been cut.
this is also an easier place to glue the seal and cut it for that matter.
This is the area where the least amount of water will get to the seal,
and after a few drops of super glue the seal will never come apart,
and it will very difficult if not impossible to tell it has ever been cut.
05-10-2011 | 02:30 PM
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FWIW, I was reminded of this today,
The Brand new door seal is actually not one piece it is glued together at the factory.
If you look very carefully you can find the cut
Anyhow cutting along the bottom edge is in MHO the easiest way to install this seal
The Brand new door seal is actually not one piece it is glued together at the factory.
If you look very carefully you can find the cut
Anyhow cutting along the bottom edge is in MHO the easiest way to install this seal
05-10-2011 | 02:53 PM
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I would agree with Stan.
Nothing wrong w cutting at bottom and using adhesive.
You could use a dab of black silicone if you wanted to go full stealth.
I did both door seals on the 79 and did not cut, but it was a pain in the *** to do it.
Have also replaced the hatch seal on the 79 and it's cut down by the hatch latch from the factory.
Has not leaked yet.
Nothing wrong w cutting at bottom and using adhesive.
You could use a dab of black silicone if you wanted to go full stealth.
I did both door seals on the 79 and did not cut, but it was a pain in the *** to do it.
Have also replaced the hatch seal on the 79 and it's cut down by the hatch latch from the factory.
Has not leaked yet.
05-10-2011 | 03:13 PM
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Please do not be offended personally, as it was not your idea - but...
THAT is the MOST STUPID idea i Have heard on a 928 in a long time.
The plug for the door is right there under the dash. A few screws and you can disconnect the white plug and also undo the door arrestor - and boom - you can install the seal the WAY ITS SUPPOSED TO BE.
Again, it was not your idea, but to cut that 175 dollar piece of rubber is a complete hack job.
They stretch a little when installed. So you need a foam glue so you can install it once that sets.
THAT is the MOST STUPID idea i Have heard on a 928 in a long time.
The plug for the door is right there under the dash. A few screws and you can disconnect the white plug and also undo the door arrestor - and boom - you can install the seal the WAY ITS SUPPOSED TO BE.
Again, it was not your idea, but to cut that 175 dollar piece of rubber is a complete hack job.
They stretch a little when installed. So you need a foam glue so you can install it once that sets.
Deep cleansing breath. Stop and think about this, for a minute.
You know I do things very carefully (**** as anyone should ever be) and would not normally dream of doing something like cutting a seal, but this is an inspirational idea! Hell, the thing is not one piece in the first place....it has a glued seam, anyway. Cutting, at the bottom, isn't going to hurt a thing....and it has to save someone at least an hour of time. While I might not do this without consulting with a customer, I think I'll make an effort to mention it as an alternative to customers, in the future.
For what it is worth, I consider Stan to be damn smart and has to have a great "set" of hands. He knows a ton about 928s and is always worth listening to. I have great respect for him.
Seriously, he is one of the "good guys". If all three of us worked in the same shop, we would have some great debates, but we'd all be good friends....and people would get some great 928 repairs!
