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| Oldowner Member Since: 26 Dec 2018 Location: South west Posts: 616   
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It is the weight of the spare wheel flexing the door away from the seal.
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26th Aug 2020 9:22pm |
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| Nige71 Member Since: 05 Jun 2017 Location: bristol Posts: 38 
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Thanks i thought it might be the spare wheel , wish were seal as i like the look of spare on back.
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27th Aug 2020 5:48pm |
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| cee-b Member Since: 25 Jan 2018 Location: South West Posts: 117
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Maybe consider fitting a swing away wheel carrier? (Mantec or similar). The weight of the wheel will eventually do damage to your door and hinges if it is left on there.
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28th Aug 2020 6:53pm |
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| Nige71 Member Since: 05 Jun 2017 Location: bristol Posts: 38
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Yes thanks there is that , i went to local fibre glass maker to make mock wheel to put cover over but wanted £200 to make OUCH . Nige
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29th Aug 2020 8:33am |
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| Balvaig Member Since: 19 Feb 2016 Location: Fife Posts: 729  
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Have you checked your hinges for play? May be a worn hinge causing alignment trouble.
If all ok the simple solution might be to try a new door seal, but would recommend a LR seal, not aftermarket. This keeps it as is, which you say you prefer. |
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29th Aug 2020 9:40am |
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| Nige71 Member Since: 05 Jun 2017 Location: bristol Posts: 38
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Thanks for the info have checked no play in hinges will try and source genuine new seal and hope it works . thanks
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29th Aug 2020 7:44pm |
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