 Mikey main targa seal installation problems, Has anyone run into this before? |
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| Steve |
 Mar 18 2012, 11:54 AM
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914 Guru  Group: Members Posts: 5,582 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California 
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I finally got around to installing the Mikey main targa seal. Besides the issues mentioned in the included doc. 1. Having to trim chrome. 2. Having to trim roof rubber to match up.
All no big deal, but the top rubber is too long. Has anyone had this problem?  Passenger side looks ok   But the drivers side has a gap. Thanks for the help!! |
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| Mikey914 |
Mar 18 2012, 12:01 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,659 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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Yes I mistakenly cut a few too long. Drop me your email I'll look up your address and exchange with you on Monday.
Sorry for the mix up. -mark |
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| Ian Stott |
Mar 18 2012, 05:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 907 Joined: 28-January 08 From: Moncton/Canada Member No.: 8,635 Region Association: Canada |
Mines a little bit too long as well, it is interfering with closing the drivers side window properly so water gets in if its raining.
Ian Stott Moncton Canada |
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| Mikey914 |
Mar 18 2012, 05:36 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,659 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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I do make these about 1/2" longer than they need to be. This allows for shrinkage over time. They also overcenter slightly. That's why if I make them any longer they don't work. There is some variation on the drivers side trim. For some reason about 1/2 of the cars are slightly longer. About 1/8". I have installation instructions that deal with this if you would like I can send.
They may be helpful. |
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| jim_hoyland |
Mar 18 2012, 05:39 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,281 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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Could a heat gun be used to shrink the seal if it were only a little too long ?
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| Ian Stott |
Mar 18 2012, 06:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 907 Joined: 28-January 08 From: Moncton/Canada Member No.: 8,635 Region Association: Canada |
Could you e-mail me some suggestions/instructions Mike? I think you have my data on file.
Ian Stott Moncton Canada |
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| Mikey914 |
Mar 19 2012, 05:09 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,659 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Mar 18 2012, 04:39 PM)  Could a heat gun be used to shrink the seal if it were only a little too long ? It will slighlty, but the rubber I use is pretty stable, that's why it should only be 1/2". |
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| Mikey914 |
Mar 19 2012, 05:10 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,659 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Ian Stott @ Mar 18 2012, 05:51 PM) Could you e-mail me some suggestions/instructions Mike? I think you have my data on file. Ian Stott Moncton Canada Yes it will help. I can get to that this afternoon. -Mark |
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| Mr Pharmacist |
Mar 19 2012, 06:58 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 15-September 09 From: United Kingdom Member No.: 10,807 Region Association: England |
Mark, the seal that i emailed you about a couple of weeks ago looks like the seal in the first picture - I haven't attempted again with the new instructions - i'll try later this week but i'm almost sure mine is also way too long.
thanks Stuart Bullen |
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| Steve |
Mar 19 2012, 07:30 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,582 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California
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It's pretty obvious.. Just lay it across the top of the windshield and if it's hanging over the edge by about 3" than it needs to be returned.
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| Mikey914 |
Mar 19 2012, 12:56 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,659 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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Stewart you must have from the same batch. Fortunately I have been doing short runs on these.
At least I was consistent. I'll PM to send another. |
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