 Installing the Main Targa Seal, found an easy way |
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| 76-914 |
 Sep 20 2023, 06:48 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist  Group: Members Posts: 13,700 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California 
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First off, I think anyone that has installed one of these should get a Medal or at least a Merit Badge. I watched the only 2 videos I could find and the 914rubber video clued me in on the trim tool and liquid soap. I tried doing it like Matt suggested but was only able to get about 2-3 inches installed. Even that little bit of success was a eureka moment. After this I thought my arms were going to fall off so I adjourned for the evening. I was convinced that I needed to maintain constant pressure on the seal when installing so this is what I used and DAMN it made my install easy. As in 20 minutes per side.
Good old Zip Ties  And Bob's you uncle  But you'll need a tool to pull the ties tight enough to work. I broke a few but soon figured out how much force to use. Start at the top and work your way down. As you get the seal in partly re-tighten the ties, rinse and repeat until seated. Work a 2-3 inch section at a time. Trim tool - use a rag on the end so it doesn't dig into your hand; liquid soap and Zip Tie tool.  |
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| technicalninja |
Sep 20 2023, 07:34 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,531 Joined: 31-January 23 From: Granbury Texas Member No.: 27,135 Region Association: Southwest Region
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So,
How do you do it if the windshield is installed??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Thanks for posting! You go through a bunch of zip ties... |
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| 76-914 |
Sep 21 2023, 07:49 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,700 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(technicalninja @ Sep 20 2023, 06:34 PM)  So, How do you do it if the windshield is installed??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Thanks for posting! You go through a bunch of zip ties... Right you are. I suppose you'd need 2 others with a good grip. But if your 914 was just painted, undergoing resto or you need to R&R the windshield this is the way to go. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| Root_Werks |
Sep 21 2023, 08:47 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,668 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Neat trick!
I did the slower method of tucking in the seal inch by inch. Frustrating when it would fall out. I think my way around it was to get the inside all tucked in, then tuck a little of the outside in every foot or so. Sort of kept the seal in place while the rest was tucked into place. No matter how you shake it, targa seals take patience and strong thumbs! -Dan |
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