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Posted by: hndyhrr Feb 6 2016, 02:40 PM

I am planning on replacing the Main Targa Seal this weekend also the one under it.

Any hints, do this, don't do it this way????

Thanks

Renee

Posted by: Dave_Darling Feb 6 2016, 11:48 PM

Heat the seal up (possibly let it sit in the sun if you can?) so it is pliable. Start installing it in the middle; push firmly to seat it. Go out to the sides. Put the sides in by hooking one edge of the seal into the channel, then pushing the other end into the other part of the channel with a screwdriver or other flat-bladed tool.

When the seal is in place, put the top on. Pulling the top forward with the latches will push the seal even more firmly in place.

--DD

Posted by: Larmo63 Feb 6 2016, 11:58 PM

It needs to be centered around the block that centers the roof on the A-pillar.

Your fingers will be a bit sore afterwards.

Posted by: hndyhrr Feb 7 2016, 12:09 AM

QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ Feb 6 2016, 09:48 PM)

Posted by: hndyhrr Feb 7 2016, 12:11 AM

QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Feb 6 2016, 09:58 PM)

It needs to be centered around the block that centers the roof on thee A-pillar.

Your fingers will be a bit sore afterwards.

Posted by: Garland Feb 7 2016, 08:46 AM

P-80 works great. I have used this to install brake line grommets into the master cylinder, and many tight fitting weather strips.

It a temporary rubber lubricant. This is a sample pack.
And the link to the original post 2006 http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=64305&st=0#

Posted by: Dave_Darling Feb 7 2016, 12:05 PM

You shouldn't really need to lube up the seal, but if you do I would use glycerine. I found it at Walgreen's. It not only is slippery, but it is actually good for rubber--unlike silicone!

--DD