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| Balvaig Member Since: 19 Feb 2016 Location: Fife Posts: 732   
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Its a known problem area for water ingress. Most deform over time. If the seal is not damaged (split or holed), you can pull it off at the bend, and stretch it back into shape. Sometimes works. I had to replace mine though to cure leak.
if you replace would recommend that you buy the LandRover seal, although expensive at £70. |
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20th Mar 2017 8:52pm |
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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548  
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That is incredibly useful information, thank you! Mine is the same and leaks on the passenger side. My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html
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20th Mar 2017 9:22pm |
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| steve_c3 Member Since: 30 Apr 2015 Location: Hants Posts: 173 
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I'm fairly sure the genuine seals have a foam insert on the curved bit to stop it deforming like that. I've tried both and would definitely stick with LR ones if you can stretch to it. 2002 Defender 110 CSW TD5
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20th Mar 2017 11:01pm |
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| agentmulder Member Since: 16 Apr 2016 Location: Outer Space Posts: 1324 
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Bearmach ones aint too bad compared to genuine.
Allmakes and Britpart seals are rubbish. (I was sent one of each instead of the Bearmach, so I've had the chance to compare) Solved the bowel problem, working on the consonants... |
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20th Mar 2017 11:58pm |
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| jr1104 Member Since: 05 May 2016 Location: England Posts: 78 
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Thanks for the help. I'll pull the seal off and have a look at whether it can be stretched/reshaped, otherwise I'll get a new one.
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21st Mar 2017 6:32pm |
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| Balvaig Member Since: 19 Feb 2016 Location: Fife Posts: 732
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I have found the Landrover water ingress page. I found it easier if you release the door check strap first when working on the hinge side of the door. The back of the seal can be tightened using pliers to nip it up. I used a rubber hammer to reseat.
Don't be tempted to use silicone sealant.  Click image to enlarge |
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21st Mar 2017 6:54pm |
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| Liam Member Since: 14 Nov 2016 Location: Rotterdam Posts: 32 
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Thanks for this. Looks like this could also help me with my leak!
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21st Mar 2017 8:03pm |
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| agentmulder Member Since: 16 Apr 2016 Location: Outer Space Posts: 1324
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Easier said than done.
Depending on how long it's been installed and bedded itself in this can result in the horizontal run pulling down from the top... Solved the bowel problem, working on the consonants... |
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21st Mar 2017 8:42pm |
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| Liam Member Since: 14 Nov 2016 Location: Rotterdam Posts: 32
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So best to invest in new seal!
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22nd Mar 2017 9:16am |
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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548
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Hi, where is the best place to purchase Bearmach? I was going to get britpart from Island4x4 but then read your comments 
thanks My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html |
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19th May 2017 7:57am |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5852 
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I got my seals via LRI solutions and they fitted well. 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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19th May 2017 7:59am |
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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548
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how long ago was that, can't see them on their website? My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html
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19th May 2017 8:18am |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5852
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Last November.
https://www.lrisolutions.co.uk/pair-of-fro...0-130.html 1999 Defender TD5 110 Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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19th May 2017 8:47am |
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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548
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thank you, unfortunately out of stock. My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html
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19th May 2017 8:52am |
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