need4speed Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Just wondering what folk use to glue these on place to the bulkhead? Something like sikaflex etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jode Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I used contact cement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Are the rubber ones much better than the foam ones ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GW8IZR Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 im my experience the foam ones do not last very long, the rubber ones also seal better. I use a small amount of 1K PU such as Tiger seal to tack them in place. Remember at some stage you may want to get them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutley Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Not seen RUBBER ones, where can you get them from and what's the part number if different to the foam ones? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GW8IZR Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I cant rermeber the number but the rubber ones were a series part and the vent hole is the same size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Not seen RUBBER ones, where can you get them from and what's the part number if different to the foam ones? Cheers Rubber seals fitted up to end of 200tdi, all previous 90/110 should have the rubber seals. see item 3 in http://lrcat.com/#31/4/52657 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutley Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 MUC4299 by any chance? Just found them thanks, Do these fit to the bulkhead rather than the vent flap its self? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Yes they fit onto the lip round the hole for the vent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I find the foam ones seal fine, and look a lot tidier than the rubber ones. Self adhesive too, so dead easy to change if they do eventually stop sealing effectively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 I dont really think theres any reason the rubber ones should look untidy. Not unless they havent been fitted correctly, or maybe a poorly fitting pattern part? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 ive never managed to get the rubber ones to stick in place, i have to keep my vents shut otherwise they fall out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I think the foam seals are more effective, easier to fit and look better. JMO Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uninformed Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 If you cant get the rubber ones to stick in place might want to give up rovers lol. Simple clean surfaces and the appropirate sikaflex has seen my rubber seals in service on my 98 110 for about 15 years. It has never been garaged. A word of warning. The rubber seals are stiffer. The later ,300tdi at least, vent flaps are thinner material, and they end up deflecting and not sealing that well at full shut. From day one I was in the habbit of leaving them 2~3 notches off full shut unless raining, and most the time are full open still didnt stop it. When I eventually replace my rotted bulkhead, ill probabaly try the foam type again. Thinking off adding another layer of Alu to the outside of the vents to stiffen as well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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