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tolley

Member Since: 07 Nov 2011
Location: gloucester
Posts: 1125

I took the vent completely off and glued the seal to the bulkhead, then ran a fine bead of clear waterproof mastic around, fits nice looks good as well .

24th Dec 2018 10:34am

Mo Murphy

Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts
Posts: 2360

1984 Defender 90 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel HT Auto Pennine Grey

I've used both rubber and foam seals and find the foam superior to the rubber particularly aftermarket rubber.
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

50 Shades of Pennine Grey

24th Dec 2018 10:43am

tolley

Member Since: 07 Nov 2011
Location: gloucester
Posts: 1125

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24th Dec 2018 10:51am

tolley

Member Since: 07 Nov 2011
Location: gloucester
Posts: 1125

well finally got round to using the defender ,they are far better than the foam ones I had fitted , hardy any draft coming in I might even fit a bit of foam to the bottom edge on the flap .
But well worth fitting the rubber type , IMO .

6th Jan 2019 5:01pm

Adam17

Member Since: 15 May 2018
Location: Within Bedfordshire
Posts: 1193

Nice, ill bear that in mind, should/when I need to replace mine

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Adam

Loving The Duchess
The Defender 110 TD5 XS

My Defender story - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic64005.html

7th Jan 2019 11:00am

Oldowner

Member Since: 26 Dec 2018
Location: South west
Posts: 674

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Aintree Green

Don’t bother with genuine Land Rover foam seals, I have had no luck with them, they don’t fit correctly and the adhesive tape becomes unbonded from the foam in hot weather.

Bizarrely Britpart pattern foam seals are superb at a fraction of the price!

7th Jan 2019 7:46pm

Harry.O

Member Since: 25 Jul 2014
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 727

tolley wrote:
well finally got round to using the defender ,they are far better than the foam ones I had fitted , hardy any draft coming in I might even fit a bit of foam to the bottom edge on the flap .
But well worth fitting the rubber type , IMO .

Tolley what glue did you use to secure the rubber seals to the flaps?

I've tried replacing the foam ones and they keep water out when the vehicle is stationary but I can see daylight through the bottom corners. The water seems to run in and drips on the accelerator pedal when driving in rain at more than 60mph so keen to try the rubber variants. 2005 Td5 110 Hardtop
1989 300Tdi 90 Soft top
1992 200Tdi 90 Truck cab with Land Cruiser axles

9th Jan 2019 8:10am

tolley

Member Since: 07 Nov 2011
Location: gloucester
Posts: 1125

just a super glue and then a small bead of clear mastic around the edge .

9th Jan 2019 7:24pm

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5971

2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver

Harry.O wrote:
tolley wrote:
well finally got round to using the defender ,they are far better than the foam ones I had fitted , hardy any draft coming in I might even fit a bit of foam to the bottom edge on the flap .
But well worth fitting the rubber type , IMO .

Tolley what glue did you use to secure the rubber seals to the flaps?

I've tried replacing the foam ones and they keep water out when the vehicle is stationary but I can see daylight through the bottom corners. The water seems to run in and drips on the accelerator pedal when driving in rain at more than 60mph so keen to try the rubber variants.

It’s worth checking that the hinge isn’t bent, if the gap is that bad.

9th Jan 2019 8:08pm

Harry.O

Member Since: 25 Jul 2014
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 727

Thanks both

The hinges look ok and the panels shut flat to the bulkhead, shining a torch from outside and the bottom corners seem to let light through though. I've sealed up the screen, top of the screen and the seal below it along with the windscreen hinge blocks so running out of options. 2005 Td5 110 Hardtop
1989 300Tdi 90 Soft top
1992 200Tdi 90 Truck cab with Land Cruiser axles

11th Jan 2019 7:39am

yostumpy

Member Since: 01 Aug 2010
Location: n/kent
Posts: 327

A new windscreen seal might be your next job, looking at the cracks in the corner. Lets water in , you know

'Volvo XC 70, taking the rough with the smooth’

11th Jan 2019 9:33am

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