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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248   
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Thanks for that Zag - at least I now know it is not just something I did incorrectly.
The new seals certainly do the job and the good news (?) is the one that has deformed needed to be refitted as it was not forming a good seal on the bottom of the door. I drilled new fitting holes for the second one put on and that one does keep the water out - so far 
Bob |
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27th Jun 2011 7:50pm |
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| Froogle-Yorkshireman Member Since: 10 Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 350 
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Nightmare Bob
 Proud owner 110 Utility XS
Ex RR Sport HST V8 Ex Td5 90 |
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27th Jun 2011 9:42pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248
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Yep - you learn something new everyday. Ordered up a replacement last night. Took the deformed seal off by unclipping it from it's fixings and cleaned off all signs of Waxoyl. Overnight it had regained 90% of it's shape. I'm going to experiment with it to see if I can cut new holes in the rubber to get a better fit where I know there was a slight water ingress - just so happens the ingress was where the rear water drain is and also where the rubber deformed badly, maybe a weakness ? If the mod works it will save me having to drill new fixing holes to get a better seal. Bob |
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28th Jun 2011 5:44pm |
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| Bomber82 Member Since: 20 Oct 2009 Location: Alessandria - Italy Posts: 216  
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My new seals arrived last week!
Next week during my vacation I'll do the work. Matteo Defender 110 Td4 SE MY 09 |
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20th Jul 2011 4:04pm |
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| nikojo Member Since: 05 Aug 2011 Location: Madrid Posts: 75 |
What model year were these seals used??
I'm looking at a 2010 long distance and don't know which seals it has. Post says 2011 but can they be applied to 2010 without much work?? Thanks for any help |
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7th Aug 2011 3:27pm |
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| derbywill Member Since: 25 Mar 2010 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 559  
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what size are the holes required?
Thanks Will 2005 90 XS 1954 86'' Series 1 tilt 1968 88” 2A 200tdi 2002 110 Hardtop |
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10th Aug 2011 5:40pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248
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The holes for the new seal studs are very slightly larger than the original fixing holes, 1 or 2mm tops.
To make the seal effective do not try and reuse the original fixing holes, especially at the back, the new seal needs to be taught. On my o/s rear, the first one I fitted, I just used the orignal holes and there is not enough tension to stop spray ingress. This one needs to be refitted properly. On the n/s rear I had to drill three new fixing holes and it is perfect. Of course your vehicles may be different so try before you drill 
Not a hard or long job but a little bit of trial fitting and checking pays dividends. Bob |
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10th Aug 2011 8:26pm |
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| draymond Member Since: 07 Apr 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 49  
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I'm not sure if it's possible, but wouldn't it make more sense to poke new holes in the rubber seal, and re-seat the fixings than drilling more holes in the door considering they're made of Steel and the risk of rust?
Tell me if I'm way off...... |
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16th Aug 2011 12:58am |
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| nikojo Member Since: 05 Aug 2011 Location: Madrid Posts: 75 |
Why didn't I think of that.......
 ..........BRILLIANT!!! |
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16th Aug 2011 2:25am |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248
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You can but the new holes in the seal will be to close to the original ones and the rubber will tear and the seal will part company with the door. I tried this on my now experimental seal and it lasted 5 minutes. Bob |
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16th Aug 2011 7:11am |
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| shrekman Member Since: 11 Aug 2011 Location: worcestershire Posts: 20 
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MMMMMMMM they look nice !!!! do they do the job ?? Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  spent 20 years fixing them ... the dealers just wont listen !!!! |
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20th Aug 2011 12:01am |
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| mermoto Member Since: 21 Sep 2011 Location: Essex Posts: 326 |
Just fitted the new seals to my 2008 Puma. Had to drill out the existing pop rivets then open up the standard holes by 1mm. Two new holes for the edges and the new seal pops straight in to position. Job done.
 Click image to enlarge Mermoto  |
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29th Sep 2011 5:56pm |
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| elenahusky Member Since: 09 Mar 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 1 |
Hey there..!! I have been following your post since last six months and I must say I got so many useful information related to this so thank you so much for sharing it with us. roof seal melbourne
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9th Mar 2012 11:27am |
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| lrmaniac Member Since: 04 Feb 2010 Location: Lisboa Posts: 762  
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hi
missed this post last year ... 
Just ordered new seals! Regards Joao '10 Land Rover Defender 110 CC '08 BMW F800GS '64 SIIA Forward Control '69 SIIA 109 ZA CKD _____________________________________________ You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be misquoted, then used against you. |
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9th Mar 2012 12:02pm |
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