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Nige71



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United Kingdom 1997 Defender 110 V8 Petrol CSW Nato Green
2006 defender safari door leaking at top
Hello All

Safari rear door leaks at top is it weight of wheel boost alloy or seal needs replacing , i have taken striker plate right in .

any info would be great . nige
Post #852239 26th Aug 2020 9:18pm
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Oldowner



Member Since: 26 Dec 2018
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It is the weight of the spare wheel flexing the door away from the seal.
Post #852272 26th Aug 2020 10:22pm
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Nige71



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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.
Post #852436 27th Aug 2020 6:48pm
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cee-b



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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.
Post #852719 28th Aug 2020 7:53pm
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Nige71



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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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Balvaig



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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.
Post #852871 29th Aug 2020 10:40am
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Nige71



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United Kingdom 1997 Defender 110 V8 Petrol CSW Nato Green
Thanks for the info have checked no play in hinges will try and source genuine new seal and hope it works . thanks
Post #852997 29th Aug 2020 8:44pm
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