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Evil Elsie



Member Since: 25 Feb 2023
Location: Cumbria
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 HT Alpine White
Tub to side seal
Hello folks,
Following on from my earlier post about the side windows I've got another related two part question;

1). I'm looking to replace the 'Tub to sides' seal on my 3 door van. Having a look at what's available and there's narrow foam strips for the ridiculous price of £40 (ish). These look to be what I have fitted currently. Then there's the YRM offering which looks perfect. I've had a few bits from YRM and they have been very good but I cannot/will not pay over £170 for two foam strips.... 😢. Does anyone know of a suitable alternative..???

2). When I do finally get some seals and the time comes to fit them is there enough 'flex' at the top of the windscreen frame to allow the hardtop to be lifted enough to fit the seal...?? ie undo all of the tub to sides fixings, drop the headlining (again 😡 I might just refit the Censored with Velcro) and then lift. The Hardtop pivoting at the front edge of the roof/windscreen.

Many thanks as always, Dave. 2002 Land Rover 110 Td5 Utility
1990 Suzuki GSXR 1100L
1980 Yamaha RD 350LC
1976 Yamaha RD 400C
Post #1015504 18th Nov 2023 9:40am
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Evil Elsie



Member Since: 25 Feb 2023
Location: Cumbria
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 HT Alpine White
**Bump**

Has anyone got any thoughts on either the types of seal available or how high I'll have to lift the sides..??

Thanks in advance, Dave. 2002 Land Rover 110 Td5 Utility
1990 Suzuki GSXR 1100L
1980 Yamaha RD 350LC
1976 Yamaha RD 400C
Post #1016055 22nd Nov 2023 6:15pm
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paul 123



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United Kingdom 1995 Defender 90 300 Tdi PU Caledonian Blue
have a look at high density foam tape something like this https://www.screwfix.com/p/stormguard-extr...lsrc=aw.ds
Post #1016059 22nd Nov 2023 6:30pm
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Siwynne



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I have had seals replaced on previous defenders I bought new whilst under warranty as they leaked badly. They leaked again very quickly. I have now masked and sealed the gap on my current defender using black ebt+. It’s not only water tight it actually looks better and was £10 to do. The same sealant also did across under the windscreen, four door seals and the ends of all four outside window scrapers. Careful masking to ensure it looks good is essential
Post #1016062 22nd Nov 2023 6:42pm
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landy andy



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2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver
I fitted oe Land Rover seals. I still covered them with Tiger Seal to make sure they sealed. In future I would use a foam and rely on the PU sealer.



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Post #1016075 22nd Nov 2023 8:37pm
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Evil Elsie



Member Since: 25 Feb 2023
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 HT Alpine White
That's good to know - thank you for the replies...👍👍

I think I'll have a go at temporary sealing with some mastic type stuff (masking tape is a good shout - I know I'll get the stuff everywhere...😄).
Then, maybe in the Spring time I'll change the seals. That'll give me plenty of time to research (Google 😄) possible sealing materials and I'll report back on here..👍👍

Cheers, Dave 2002 Land Rover 110 Td5 Utility
1990 Suzuki GSXR 1100L
1980 Yamaha RD 350LC
1976 Yamaha RD 400C
Post #1016098 22nd Nov 2023 11:22pm
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Screbble



Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
Siwynne wrote:
I have had seals replaced on previous defenders I bought new whilst under warranty as they leaked badly. They leaked again very quickly. I have now masked and sealed the gap on my current defender using black ebt+. It’s not only water tight it actually looks better and was £10 to do. The same sealant also did across under the windscreen, four door seals and the ends of all four outside window scrapers. Careful masking to ensure it looks good is essential


Any chance of a cheeky pic Si? Sounds a sensible ‘upgrade.’
Post #1016119 23rd Nov 2023 7:05am
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donmacn



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I'd agree that the YRM stuff is pricey, but it's really well made. I used these with a friend's 'restoration' earlier this year. I wasn't paying for it so I have to say I didn't realise they were just as expensive as that.

These weren't available when I did my car eons ago, so I did just use strips of tape and tiger seal.

But I also sealed the side/tub joint later on as described above. Just a couple of pics near the top of this page: https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic58538-30.html Donald

1994 Defender 300Tdi 110 SW - owned since 2002 - 230k miles and going strong
(The 'rolling restoration' or tinkering thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic58538.html )
2000 Range Rover P38 4.0L V8

in the past..
RR classic - fitted with 200Tdi
1984 RR classic - V8 with ZF auto box
1993 Discovery 300Tdi

not to mention the minis and the Type 2 VW camper...
Post #1016140 23rd Nov 2023 10:09am
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Siwynne



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Screbble wrote:
Siwynne wrote:
I have had seals replaced on previous defenders I bought new whilst under warranty as they leaked badly. They leaked again very quickly. I have now masked and sealed the gap on my current defender using black ebt+. It’s not only water tight it actually looks better and was £10 to do. The same sealant also did across under the windscreen, four door seals and the ends of all four outside window scrapers. Careful masking to ensure it looks good is essential


Any chance of a cheeky pic Si? Sounds a sensible ‘upgrade.’


I’ll get some at the weekend after a wash. it’s currently under about 2000 miles of motorway and tractor following grime
Post #1016207 23rd Nov 2023 7:43pm
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Siwynne



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Did get to wash it so dirty Censored will do


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Post #1016356 25th Nov 2023 3:53pm
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Screbble



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
That’s a really neat job Si - thanks for sharing.

I’ve got a tube of black ebt+ in the garage and am now thinking of doing the same as my original foam is past its best. I’ve got some corrosion around the corner ‘bobbin’ fixing, so I’ll sort that out first. I’ve been giving the seams/gaps a good clean and brushing with Dinitrol RC800 I had knocking about. Inside and out. Your gaps are more parallel than mine, so mine will need a fair bit of masking and might not look as good against the silver, but hey ho.

Good call on the door seal too. I’ve got a new SP door I’m in the process of building up ready to swap and it crossed my mind to add some ebt+ at either end.

Cheers, Will.
Post #1016367 25th Nov 2023 5:11pm
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Siwynne



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Do it on a warmer day and leave the doors open after doing until it’s dry. If you close them the pressure can act like a pump and put lumps in the sealant facing outwards
Or open a window before closing all the doors
Post #1016370 25th Nov 2023 6:19pm
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Evil Elsie



Member Since: 25 Feb 2023
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 HT Alpine White
That's some serious inspiration right there Gents....

A tube of black ebt for the sides (and hopefully get it somewhere near as good as Si..) and a tube of white for the roof (as per Donalds post).. I was getting a leak from the side-to-side roof join but squirted some of that Captain Birdseye Crack Goo in there which has sorted it but I'm not sure how long that stuff lasts...

Many thanks to all...👍😄👍 2002 Land Rover 110 Td5 Utility
1990 Suzuki GSXR 1100L
1980 Yamaha RD 350LC
1976 Yamaha RD 400C
Post #1016384 25th Nov 2023 7:59pm
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windy81



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Wales 1992 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Firenze Red
a roll of expanding foam and tiger Seal. Belt and braces approach
https://www.screwfix.com/p/stormguard-jumb...lsrc=aw.ds
Post #1016401 25th Nov 2023 9:59pm
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Screbble



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
All good sound advice - thanks all.

Quite a lot of jobs that will have to wait until the temperature improves in order to get the best results.

Or otherwise I’ll have to bite the bullet and clear out the garage to make room…
Post #1016412 26th Nov 2023 10:07am
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