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| Procta Member Since: 04 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 4932  
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my parents fitted the earlier Series 2/3 rubbers to the vents and they have not had a bother at all. My mum did some research before and found thread on a forum about them. I will try and get some more info on the subject but I will not see them till Saturday, due to the shifts I am on this week. But hope it helps you. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
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13th Feb 2017 2:52pm |
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| rallysteve Member Since: 10 Feb 2014 Location: Cumbria Posts: 2196 
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I fitted the Series 3 style rubber seals to my 02' Defender (or one side at least). They are not a great fit on the defender as there is a bulge in the recess for the wiper hole above (may be different for pre-02 vehicles as the wiper spindles are round rather than oval I believe). The ones I got (OEM rather than genuine)and seemed quite compliant off the vehicle but once fitted they are hard to compress fully which results in a lot of force being needed to close the vent fully.
The other side still has the original foam on the flap itself. When it comes to replacing again I think I will try a medium density neoprene foam stuck to the back of the vent. Steve 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread 84' 90 3.9 V8 Caged Pickup Build Thread - Now For Sale Mobile Diesel Heater Build Thread |
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13th Feb 2017 3:09pm |
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| Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2024 
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Thanks for the feedback so far.
There are mixed reviews I know, and no right or wrong answer - just gathering intelligence at this stage. It's far better to learn from the mistakes and successes of others!  |
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13th Feb 2017 4:58pm |
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| Retroanaconda Member Since: 04 Jan 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 2545 
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Genuine parts foam ones on mine. Rubber ones look gash in my opinion but each to their own.
Foam ones are also a lot easier to replace, not needing to be glued to the bulkhead. |
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13th Feb 2017 8:14pm |
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| Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2076 
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I've always found the rubber ones too hard which makes sealing the flap difficult. The foam ones are a big improvement.
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen. |
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13th Feb 2017 10:29pm |
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| Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2024
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Many thanks guys
Looks like OEM foam is the most likely purchase  |
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14th Feb 2017 9:28am |
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| BigWheels Member Since: 21 Mar 2010 Location: Somerset Posts: 1405 
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For rubber try softening in warm water to make it easier to stretch. Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender
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