Date:         Mon, 9 Mar 2015 22:50:02 -0400
Reply-To:     James <jk_eaton@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         James <jk_eaton@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Door seal replacement
Comments: To: Aaron <a.robinson.lists@gmail.com>
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There was no body trim adhesive on those seals when I replaced them in 2013;  I was pleased with how easy it was to do, following the steps you've outlined.  If the ones you buy need trimmed (mine did), measure accurately and try not to crimp the metal framing inside the rubber (I crimped one bit while trimming, and took a while bending it back into the correct shape).  It is easy - go for it!

James
Ottawa, ON
'91 Westy Weekender - now with nicely sealing front windows - no wind whistles!

> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2015 09:30:48 -0700
> From: a.robinson.lists@GMAIL.COM
> Subject: Re: Door seal replacement
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> 
> On Mar 8, 2015, at 8:17 PM, James <jk_eaton@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> > Which seal are you replacing?  The one that goes all the way around the door in one strip?  The one that is on just the front of the door?  Or the seals on the windows?  Use this Bus Depot diagram to sort them out:  http://www.busdepot.com/details/vanagonrubber/
> 
> 
> I'm not doing all of the seals…just the felt channel "Top & Rear Of Door Window".  http://www.busdepot.com/255837709. 
> 
> It sounds simple: 
>         Roll the window down
>         Peel away old seal starting where it butts up at the back of the door
>         Cleanup surface
>         Check length and Re-install new seal 
>         Use some "body trim adhesive" to glue it back in place (if it was used in in the first place) 
> 
> When things sound too simple, I like to check if I've not done it before. I think I'll do it tonight!
> 
> Thanks!
> Aaron