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jr1104



Member Since: 05 May 2016
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United Kingdom 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi CSW Rioja Red
Leak through the door seal...
Having spent a few weeks trying to isolate a leak into the drivers footwell, I've narrowed it down to the door seal. It looks old and mis-shapen, but I'm trying to work out whether a new seal will fix this!

Put simply, my door seals look like this:


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Is this obviously in need of replacement, or do they all do this?

Thanks
Post #610992 20th Mar 2017 8:39pm
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Balvaig



Member Since: 19 Feb 2016
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Scotland 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 Landmark LE Corris Grey
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.
Post #611005 20th Mar 2017 8:52pm
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meeerrrk



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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
Post #611022 20th Mar 2017 9:22pm
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steve_c3



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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
Post #611064 20th Mar 2017 11:01pm
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agentmulder



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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...
Post #611070 20th Mar 2017 11:58pm
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jr1104



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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.
Post #611179 21st Mar 2017 6:32pm
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Balvaig



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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.

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Liam



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Thanks for this. Looks like this could also help me with my leak!
Post #611209 21st Mar 2017 8:03pm
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agentmulder



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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...
Post #611218 21st Mar 2017 8:42pm
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Liam



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So best to invest in new seal!
Post #611337 22nd Mar 2017 9:16am
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meeerrrk



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agentmulder wrote:
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)


Hi, where is the best place to purchase Bearmach? I was going to get britpart from Island4x4 but then read your comments Embarassed

thanks My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html
Post #625309 19th May 2017 7:57am
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excossack



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I got my seals via LRI solutions and they fitted well. 1999 Defender TD5 110

Regards
John M0VAZ
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Post #625310 19th May 2017 7:59am
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meeerrrk



Member Since: 12 Feb 2017
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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
Post #625312 19th May 2017 8:18am
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excossack



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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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meeerrrk



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thank you, unfortunately out of stock. My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html
Post #625317 19th May 2017 8:52am
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