snailracer Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I have recently purchased a hardtop for my 109 and want to renew all the seals when I put it on (mastic is not an option as I want to be able to take it off in summer). When I search for the correct seals i get superseded part numbers but I cant find anywhere what the newer seals are like. The originals are shaped rubber but what are the newer versions? If they're the foam type can I just use something like this http://www.sealsdirect.co.uk/shopping.asp instead? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 is this to go between the sides and the roof, or the sides and the tub? have you looked at what a 110 uses? being the same basic construction the seal from the 110 should work on the 109. if you find out what it is exactly it would most likely be cheaper to buy it by the metre. most likely much better quality than britpart too. i would reccommend woolies trim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Hatch seal tape from the chandlers (it's like high-quality version of B&Q door/window seal), sticky one side, can be had in 3 or 6mm thickness to take up the gap (probably others too). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snailracer Posted December 18, 2013 Author Share Posted December 18, 2013 Well I bought genuine seals. I know they fit and they weren't silly money. The next question is do the seals need to be stuck in (sealant, sikaflex etc) or are they better left dry? The ones I have removed were stuck in if that makes a difference... Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I'd bond them into their channels with silicone - it'll stop them moving about as you move the roof panel about to line the bolt holes up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snailracer Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 Fitted it this afternoon due to half day friday (you'd think it was nearly christmas or something....) Turns out the 'one size fits all' part number for the roof to tub seals is rubbish and the ones ive got are too short. They do however have a cunning little tab and groove arrangement that keeps them in place and just need a bit of poking to get them in place. Unfortunately being an ex military soft top there are extra holes in some places and no holes where there need to be so its going to have to come off again, but that can wait til after xmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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