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> Engine bay seals Production run?, Deciding on if I should make some
Mikey914
post Jul 21 2005, 12:10 AM
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I'm not sure about you, but I've been looking around at the cost and availability of engine compartment seals, and I'm amazed at how expensive these are. Mine were all baked off from a fire, and I must replace all.

I can make these, but to break even on the die I need to find 40 people that would buy them at $50.

I might just have them made if there is enough serious interest.

I'm not sure that there's that much interest, that's why I thought I might post this to see.

Also as I understand there are 2 different seals I above the engine, and the other 3 sides are the same.

If all 4 are the same the cost would be significantly less as only one die would be required.

I'm not looking to get rich, I just want to get some parts at a more reasonable cost.

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Mikey914
post Jul 22 2005, 12:39 AM
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I just got a sample of the "zig zag" channel. Only need a sample of the other one now.
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post Jul 22 2005, 09:17 AM
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Count me in for a set (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Jul 22 2005, 10:41 AM
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I'm in for a set.
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post Jul 22 2005, 10:42 AM
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2 sets here
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post Jul 22 2005, 12:19 PM
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I'd take a set.
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post Jul 22 2005, 01:02 PM
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I'd buy a set.
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post Jul 22 2005, 01:57 PM
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I'm in for a set too. Looks like a landslide!
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post Jul 22 2005, 02:45 PM
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I'm in for a set
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post Jul 22 2005, 03:04 PM
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Anyone have a small section of the rear elisive seal?
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post Jul 22 2005, 03:25 PM
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If this works out, how long are we talking. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)
Just wondering...
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Mikey914
post Jul 23 2005, 01:43 AM
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I need to submit final drawings, which I can do after I find a sample. 2-3 weeks for article of first extrusion, production rum about 2 weeks after. Should be able to start shipping 5-6 weeks, if the first runs looks good.
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post Jul 23 2005, 01:53 AM
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QUOTE (SirAndy @ Jul 21 2005, 01:05 PM)
QUOTE (tat2dphreak @ Jul 21 2005, 09:38 AM)
if by "top" you mean the rear... it's different very different

i thought he meant "there are 2 different versions of the TOP seal" ...
to which i replied "i don't think so" ...

but yes, the TOP seal is different than the 3 surrounding seals ...
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post Jul 23 2005, 01:53 AM
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I might be in for a set. have no clue what condition mine are in. never looked.
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post Jul 23 2005, 10:02 AM
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Count me in for one set.
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post Jul 27 2005, 10:54 PM
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UPDATE:

Have finished drawing on zigzag seal, awaiting inbound rear seal to start drawings for it. Will do tooling for both at same time.
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post Jul 28 2005, 07:20 AM
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QUOTE (Mikey914 @ Jul 27 2005, 11:54 PM)
UPDATE:

Have finished drawing on zigzag seal, awaiting inbound rear seal to start drawings for it. Will do tooling for both at same time.

you still need a cross-section of the rear?

I'll cut a piece off mine if needed.
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post Jul 28 2005, 07:34 AM
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I'd be in for a set as well. I do have a rear one for a pattern if you need it. It's a bit hard, but should be able to get the idea. the only question I have is if the /6 is the same as the /4?
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post Jul 29 2005, 09:08 PM
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Thanks, I understand that I have a sample inbound at this time. Should have beginning of next week.
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post Jul 30 2005, 01:04 AM
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The rear seal sure looks close in shape to that used on a VW Bug (old Bugs) U think one would work, although you might need two for the full length.

Question on the reproduction seals, what material will they be made out of? some rubbers survive the motor bay enviroment much better than others. Which rubber do you plan on using?
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post Aug 11 2005, 08:40 AM
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Any word on this project, might need some soon.
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