Rubber door seal

[SAM113L]

I was just wondering if there was a way to make the door seals, seal better! Recently when it has rained, the water has managed get between the door and the seal and then drip into the car! Is there a way to stop this happening? Its not really a problem, more annoying as I get water marks on the seats!

Has/does this happened to anyone else?

 

[George16v]

Go to a scrappy and get some new ones mate

 

[Matbrown]

Might not be the seal, could be the door has been pulled out at the top (Easily done) and just needs a good twist to get it back in place.

Try Vaseline, good for improving the seal.

I can supply a seal if needed.



Mat.

 

[JAY172]

you could adjust the door striker plate on the b pillar so it pulls the door in further so making a better seal.

 

[George16v]

ooo can you do that on a mk1 172, Have irritating wind noise next to head

 

[JAY172]

yes a little bit. the striker plate is secured by some 30 torx screws. try it but some models have only very slight adjustment possible. you need to move the striker plate in towards the car if you can.

 

[George16v]

Cheers mate. Will have a look - If i ever get my car back from the garage

 

[SAM113L]

Cool, Ill try that, I will be passing by a scrap yard 2moro so Ill have a look then!

 

[George16v]

Let me know if they have any 172 or cup parts please mate, cheers