 Targa Seal Install Issues, Where did I go wrong? |
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| FlacaProductions |
 May 19 2021, 07:17 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,591 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California 
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Spent the day putting in the 914 Rubber Main Targa Seal - not a great result and I'm sure it's something I did/didn't do but i can't figure out what it would be.
Watched the video, read a lot - and since it was raining I thought it would be the perfect day to dedicate. Pulled the old seal, trimmed the tabs off the A-pillar trim and thought I had trimmed enough - perhaps not. See pics - I didn't want to trim it all/too much but maybe i just plain didn't get enough of it. Got the screw in fine as well. Thoughts/input? At this point, I've taken it all out. Seal is in fine shape and i'm ready for a 2nd attempt...    [attachmentid=793879] Attached image(s) 
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| DRPHIL914 |
May 19 2021, 08:37 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,767 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States
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there is a metal tab that should be slid into that piece and screws to the frame of the car, it looks like that must be bent or not in proper position to hold that up in the proper position. thats my guess
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| FlacaProductions |
May 19 2021, 12:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,591 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California
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I'll take another look. It appeared the tab was too long - as was suggested in the video so I trimmed it back. I must not have the tab in the right position in the seal.
I got the screw in so it's close but... |
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| Mikey914 |
May 20 2021, 01:08 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,670 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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Looks like it's about 1/8" from being fully installed.
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| BuddyV |
May 20 2021, 12:21 PM
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Robert Group: Members Posts: 555 Joined: 8-April 05 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 3,898 Region Association: Northern California
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I just did this same upgrade.
Call me if you want some pointers..... I bet I can explain to you how to fix, as well as how to slide the rubber back down the track (somehwhat) easily. Robert (707) 888-1857 |
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| FlacaProductions |
May 22 2021, 06:39 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,591 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California
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Greetings all - thanks for the input and offers of assistance. it's amazing how much experience you gain just by doing something for the second time.
After re-watching the end of the video that Mark did, I took notice of re-seating the corner block after the channel is in. That was very helpful - along with his suggestion to trim even more of the thin horizontal piece from the trim. That seemed to do it. Pretty happy with the way things sit but will need to do a little window adjustment due to the physical larger size of the new/non-shrunken seal and Ian Karr's window-install video gives good guidance to all the adjustment options on the windows. All good...or good-adjacent, anyway. I can see the finish line from here. thanks! |
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| Mikey914 |
May 22 2021, 11:08 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,670 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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It's amazing how much rubber actually shrinks over time. Glad to hear you got it squared away (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
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