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Paul Smith Casual Dubber

43 posts · joined Jul 2012 ·

#997696
I've heard a Mexican style seal can be used instead of the standard PITA around the boot lid. Where in Aus can I buy one? Does the standard channel that the original type seal sits in have to be removed and if so how?

Paul Smith Casual Dubber

43 posts · joined Jul 2012 ·

#997703
There are 13 options on that page. Which one are you referring to?

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#997708
i used one that looked like this

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#997709
probably #8 or #12
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grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·

#997711
I have a couple of door rubbers from a Lada Niva with a similar profile PM if interested.

hulbyw Insano Dub Head

819 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·

#997722
Paul, I am looking at doing the same, however I understand you need the original style seal across the bonnet in front of the screen, as there is no flange on the rear of the bonnet to attach the Mex seal to in that area.
I also understand the original channel needs to be removed (drill out the spot welds with a special drill bit) except across in front of the screen, however I am hoping someone else can confirm this
Cheers..........Wayne

Governor Wolfsburg Wizard

414 posts · joined Nov 2008 ·

#997724
hulbyw wrote:Paul, I am looking at doing the same, however I understand you need the original style seal across the bonnet in front of the screen, as there is no flange on the rear of the bonnet to attach the Mex seal to in that area.
I also understand the original channel needs to be removed (drill out the spot welds with a special drill bit) except across in front of the screen, however I am hoping someone else can confirm this
Cheers..........Wayne
Yes you are correct, you still need the original seal for the rear as the Mexican style just fits to the actual bonnet and will not fit on the edge closest to the screen.
You will also have to remove the original metal channel on the body so the new seal will actually seal.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#997733
If you want one cut to size and posted to you ring VVDS 02-9789-1777

they have the right stuff on the shelf
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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#997735
hulbyw wrote:Paul, I am looking at doing the same, however I understand you need the original style seal across the bonnet in front of the screen, as there is no flange on the rear of the bonnet to attach the Mex seal to in that area.
I also understand the original channel needs to be removed (drill out the spot welds with a special drill bit) except across in front of the screen, however I am hoping someone else can confirm this
Cheers..........Wayne
I disagree.
First of all, you don't need to drill it out. Just pry a bit up and get hold with a pair of plyers and pull. Weakest spot welds ever.

As for the top lip. Get rid of it. That is the seal that rusts the most and eats into the body.
Clean it up and preferably weld up the 2 holes that "lock / hold" the seal to stop ingress of water. A strip of rubber say 20mm X 3mm stuck across the top seals beautifully.
My bug lived outside 24/7 and was the most waterproof with this set up.
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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#997736
Baz

I have used the origional type seal cut down on the top scuttle
never had any problems with it sits nice been there for 12 years now
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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#997743
Dave, I am positive your babies live under cover. The only time my cars see cover is when I fill up with petrol.

That to seal, especially on later models, is notorious for rotting out on that top seal in front of the screen. Muck gets under that channel and just sits there.

If your car lives out side you are better to get rid of anything that is likely to promote rust
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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#997757
Hi Paul

I actually bought Mine from VVDS in Sydney when I first heard of them..
but its the same as the Clark rubber etc type..

I have had an original WCM new seal in a cupboard since 2002
I just used silastic or some other similar material to block up the two holes..
I do have a strip of black foamy material across the top..

I took the rusty channels off before it was painted..

Never had any water in the boot problems...

Also use the mexican type seal on the engine lid..

Lee
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#997768
That to seal, especially on later models,
Get a Torsion bar car then you wont have any problems all those struts banging around causing distortion in the body work
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Paul Smith Casual Dubber

43 posts · joined Jul 2012 ·

#997771
Thanks guys. Very good info. 🙂

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#997777
vw54 wrote:
That to seal, especially on later models,
Get a Torsion bar car then you wont have any problems all those struts banging around causing distortion in the body work
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hulbyw Insano Dub Head

819 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·

#997794
I am glad Paul asked this question. As usual I have learned heaps. Not sure whether I am brave enough to just pry then yank the rusty channel with pliers though. But they have to go, one way or another.

Cheers....Wayne

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#997805
the origional seal channel does come off easy

BUT take care or you will bend the scuttle section sanding would be better option
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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#997830
My bugs "Mexi seal" is just a mid 90s onwards Mazda boot rubber.

You can find them free at most wreckers

Along the front of the windscreen in the boot they can just be glued down if you want to get rid of the rust strip.

cam070 Custom Title Time!

1,332 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·

#998011
I just used an old flat blade screwdriver in a chisel-like manner and hammer to remove the seal channel. It was surprisingly easy and revealed more rust spots that you would not otherwise even be aware of. Well worth the effort if you are going to the trouble of getting rid of rust.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#998017
the underside of what the strip will look like



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