Date: Mon, 4 May 2015 12:35:25 -0400
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From: "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: '84 Westy door seal replacement
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I just did this a few weeks ago. There is a seam where the two seal pieces
are met together. I usually try to put this in the center of the door, in
the crack area to hide it. You are going to have to unhook the door holder
(clip and pin) and then if you have any electrics going from the door to
the body you are going to have to unplug them (inside) and thread them
through the body hole. You want to be able to put the seal on without
cutting it and that is the only way. I then used Loctite glue # 30540.
You clean the seal with some alchohol and also the door area where you want
the new new to stick. Go around that area with a scraper and be sure all
of the old glue is off and old seal. Now put a bead of the glue all the
way around where the seal is going to stick. Now hang the seal on the door
so that it is sitting on the top and hanging down. Put a bead of glue on
the part of the seal that goes around the upper part of the door. You need
to let the glue on the door and the seal both dry for about 5 mins. Now
put one more layer of fresh glue on the seal that is going on the upper
part of the door and press the seal home. As you go put the fresh glue on
the seal, pushing it home a bit at a time until the upper part is in
place. Now go to the under side of the door and do the same thing working
your way to the inner crack where the door and body come together. Finally
do the part that is in the crack. It should seat all the way around
without bunching or having loose seal. After you have the seal where you
want it, and it seems to be stuck pretty well, look it over to be sure
there isn't extra glue that got on the seal side where it is going to touch
the body when you close the door. You don't want to glue the door shut.
Clean off any extra glue with your alchohol. Now close the door and let it
sit closed for an hour or so. That should do it. Now you just have to
reinstall your door stay and any wiring and you are good to go.
Hope this helps you out.
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com
On Mon, May 4, 2015 at 9:39 AM, nirav patel <agencia72@gmail.com> wrote:
> James, et all.
> Could you explain the process and/or share any tips for replacing the
> one-circular piece front door seal? I have removed the old one and noticed
> there were two black plastic clips on the inner side of the seal. It was
> right by the area behind the part that keep the door from swinging too far
> out. Does the new one need to be placed in a specific way or do I just
> start in one arbitrary area and work my way around? Many vendors sell these
> seals from Germany but I could not any info on the install of it.
> +nirav
>
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Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com
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