 Installing new Rubber Engine Compartment Seals, What to lubricate them with |
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| euro911 |
 Jan 12 2012, 11:30 AM
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Since the drive train is out and Milt fixed the engine shelf in my '75, I'm getting ready to install new [914rubber.com] seals around the engine compartment.
The old ones were hard and brittle (what was left of them), and I had to bend the rails on the slots apart a little to get them out. What do you guys use to lubricate new seals so they don't bind or tear when pulling them in? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
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| CT914 |
Feb 20 2012, 02:26 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 20-February 12 From: New England Member No.: 14,148 Region Association: North East States |
Hello,
I have a similar problem, having to replace the engine tray shelf, right side due to dreaded battery rust. So we cut/ground the old one out and before we installed the new one, went to put the rubber on and it doesn't fit. The new one has a track of .200" while the old one had a track .400". After trying to slide it on we tried to insert one lip and press the other one in. The old track wasn't a problem due to the larger width. Is there any way to insert the old seals into the new shelf? |
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| Black22 |
Feb 20 2012, 06:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 886 Joined: 1-November 07 From: Creswell, OR Member No.: 8,290 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(CT914 @ Feb 20 2012, 12:26 PM)  Hello, I have a similar problem, having to replace the engine tray shelf, right side due to dreaded battery rust. So we cut/ground the old one out and before we installed the new one, went to put the rubber on and it doesn't fit. The new one has a track of .200" while the old one had a track .400". After trying to slide it on we tried to insert one lip and press the other one in. The old track wasn't a problem due to the larger width. Is there any way to insert the old seals into the new shelf? I had the same problem. I had to open the channel up (very carefully) with a wide screw driver. If you do it nicely, once the seals are in place you 'll never notice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) |
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| Mikey914 |
Feb 20 2012, 08:24 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,677 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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Just think, the end of the seal attaches under the bottom lip of the sheetmetal. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| malcolm2 |
Apr 27 2013, 10:09 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,745 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States
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Just to confirm things. I took some pictures. Don't grade my installation, I was just dry fitting the seal so I could get a cross section for the picture. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
I am ASKING here. You install the front and side engine bay seals, let's call it, "upside down", correct? Like this....  Then what is the top in the picture can curl down and grab the lip of the engine tin, correct?   Attached image(s) 
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euro911 Installing new Rubber Engine Compartment Seals Jan 12 2012, 11:30 AM
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Good suggestion, I'll give that a whirl ...
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