Front Targa Seal installation, This is how I did it. Options

[defianty]

I wasn't looking forward to installing this seal as I kept reading about soap, glycerine etc. I wondered if there was a different way.

As my original seal was in a good condition I reused it on the car.

From start to finish I had the seal installed in 20 minutes including installing new anodised gutters and done with no lubrication.

Firstly I installed the new gutters and then pushed on one corner of the seal, seating it on to the protruding part of the gutter that goes into the seal.

I then pushed the downward part of the seal into the gutter so only the inward part of the rubber was correctly seated in the gutter.

After taping up the gutter and paintwork to avoid any scratches I then took a cell phone opening tool and pushed the outer part of the seal in place.

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Here's the tool I used. I only used it as I had to it hand and it was less likely to do any damage if I slipped.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/6-piece-Repair-Kit...675.c100623.m-1

Sorry I didn't take more photos of the process. The whole process was over so quickly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

I hope this helps someone out.

[mepstein]

You had an edge using your old seal since it already was a perfect fit. I would do the same if any of mine were even usable. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[914_7T3]

Thanks for this as I still need to do mine.

[defianty]

You had an edge using your old seal since it already was a perfect fit. I would do the same if any of mine were even usable. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

That thought crossed my mind. It would be interesting if someone tried this method on a new seal.

[mepstein]

You had an edge using your old seal since it already was a perfect fit. I would do the same if any of mine were even usable. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

That thought crossed my mind. It would be interesting if someone tried this method on a new seal.

I'm guessing the old seal makes a difference because when we reinstall a 911 windshield and seal, it's pretty much pops back in. The rubber has taken a set to the correct space. When we use a new seal, it's a process and usually involves, pushing, massaging, working the edge, cursing, etc. Also the old Porsche seals have a factory fit, the new ones are the correct general shape but not a great fit.

[Specracer]

I too did one this week (new 914 rubber piece). After all the comments on how brutal it was, didnt know what to expect. Was non issue. Use a little glycerine started at the top of the A pillar, got the back edge and then pushed in the outside edge. I used a wider tool, a dzus fastener tool, its short and a wide blade.

[defianty]

I too did one this week (new 914 rubber piece). After all the comments on how brutal it was, didnt know what to expect. Was non issue. Use a little glycerine started at the top of the A pillar, got the back edge and then pushed in the outside edge. I used a wider tool, a dzus fastener tool, its short and a wide blade.

Brilliant, that's great to know this method works on new seals too. I can't imagine how difficult it would be to try and slide the seal all through the gutter.

[Specracer]

With out this forum, I would have tried to slide it (with massive frustration). The method I used, if I recall, is how 914rubber has posted, as the way they do it.

This was the tool I used, it being so short really gave good control, and the wide blade didnt want to dig into the rubber.

[mb911]

The last one I installed I did it that way as well.