Front Targa Seal installation, This is how I did it. |
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Front Targa Seal installation, This is how I did it. |
defianty |
May 17 2019, 11:38 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 659 Joined: 9-August 06 From: Essex, UK Member No.: 6,621 Region Association: None |
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. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.postimg.cc-6621-1558114712.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.postimg.cc-6621-1558114712.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.postimg.cc-6621-1558114712.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.postimg.cc-6621-1558114713.4.jpg) 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 |
May 17 2019, 12:03 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,322 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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)
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defianty |
May 17 2019, 12:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 659 Joined: 9-August 06 From: Essex, UK Member No.: 6,621 Region Association: None |
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 |
May 17 2019, 01:00 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,322 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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. |
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