DIY fender/cowl scuttle panel seal replacement
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DIY fender/cowl scuttle panel seal replacement
My scuttle panel seals were very tired so I bought 6.5mm replacements from Design 911 for GBP 4.31 each
This is how I fitted them.
First assemble tools
It is far easier if the hex tool has a ball end
Open the door and locate the two bolts in the scuttle cavity
Loosen the forward one and remove the rear one. I think mine had been done before so they were easy to undo
Using fingers or pliers if necessary, start removing the existing seal from the front end.
In my case, the seal was becoming difficult to remove so I moved to the other end
The seal came out in one piece, and liberated a lot of dirt
Clean up the gap with whatever is needed. I used wax remover and some polish
Using the old seal as a template, trim the new one
Smear the new seal with a suitable lubricant. I used swarfega. Then position the seal in the gap
Push directly on the seal trying to keep it as level as possible. When it becomes tight use a rubber mallet
You should be able to fully insert the seal using the above method. When installed trim the ends if necessary.
Refit the rear bolt and tighten both bolts. Finished.
This is how I fitted them.
First assemble tools
It is far easier if the hex tool has a ball end
Open the door and locate the two bolts in the scuttle cavity
Loosen the forward one and remove the rear one. I think mine had been done before so they were easy to undo
Using fingers or pliers if necessary, start removing the existing seal from the front end.
In my case, the seal was becoming difficult to remove so I moved to the other end
The seal came out in one piece, and liberated a lot of dirt
Clean up the gap with whatever is needed. I used wax remover and some polish
Using the old seal as a template, trim the new one
Smear the new seal with a suitable lubricant. I used swarfega. Then position the seal in the gap
Push directly on the seal trying to keep it as level as possible. When it becomes tight use a rubber mallet
You should be able to fully insert the seal using the above method. When installed trim the ends if necessary.
Refit the rear bolt and tighten both bolts. Finished.
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If you haven't seen my other post, Tore B's remote door lock kit is another good upgrade, especially for the money.
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Wow, nice- had no idea that was so simple. Mine look like total ****e, being (I'm sure) the ones Hans and Udo installed in March, 1990.
Thanks for taking the time. Can you expand on the qualities of your lubricant? Living in the oosa I've never heard of it.
Thanks for taking the time. Can you expand on the qualities of your lubricant? Living in the oosa I've never heard of it.
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To those still concerned about the difficulty of this job, remember what these seals are doing. Basically they just stop water getting into the join between the scuttle and fender. As long as you get the whole seal out, you can trim the new one aggressively to fit and still have it do its job.