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| Bushpig Member Since: 07 Nov 2013 Location: Risca, Wales Posts: 236   
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While getting on with the water ingress, I've noticed that the foam seal between the sill and floor is in a sorry state and has even completely fallen out in some areas.
The LR part is ALR6368. The local stealers is ZAR165 ex vat per side 
I can purchase generic adhesive foam weather strips for less than half that amount and will have leftover for future use.  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Is the foam really needed or better to just leave it as is and let it all eventually fall out? Will the generic foam work or is the LR stuff a 'special' foam? Is there a better alternative to use (ie: butyl rubber strip, silicone, etc.)? Thanks in advance  Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.
Douglas Adams 2012 2.2 Puma |
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19th Sep 2018 8:50am |
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| Jimmy B Member Since: 11 Nov 2017 Location: Cumbria Posts: 51 
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Do they all have this foam strip? I’ve had several defenders and never noticed this on any of them.
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19th Sep 2018 9:10pm |
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| strang Member Since: 16 May 2012 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 1381  
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Mine has all dropped out too Euro-Leafing to infinity and beyond.....
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20th Sep 2018 6:40pm |
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| BuckBlu110 Member Since: 19 Apr 2014 Location: in the pub Posts: 714 
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Don’t think I ever remember mine having any form of seal there, it’s currently full of stones and dirt
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20th Sep 2018 8:49pm |
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| miker Member Since: 13 Sep 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 1763 
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Mine doesn't have it, nor any indication that it ever did! Just some stones/mud stuck in the gap...
When I get round to tree sliders I'll clean it out  |
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20th Sep 2018 10:31pm |
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| Bushpig Member Since: 07 Nov 2013 Location: Risca, Wales Posts: 236
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Ok, so does not look like a major issue.
I'll not be in a huge rush to replace, but the foam does then keep dirt out. Have a great weekend Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. Douglas Adams 2012 2.2 Puma |
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21st Sep 2018 4:14am |
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| Harry.O Member Since: 25 Jul 2014 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 716 
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When mine fell out I replaced it with self adhesive closed cell neoprene from eBay, it's been there for a few years and works fine 2005 Td5 110 Hardtop
1989 300Tdi 90 Soft top 1992 200Tdi 90 Truck cab with Land Cruiser axles |
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21st Sep 2018 8:02am |
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