No don’t cut it
Fit the join first at the bottom of the hatch
Then fit the 4 corners leaving a equal drape between each corner
Work the seal into the corners push don’t stretch
Then work each of the 4 sides in the seal will compress
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| Author: | omaltby [ Sun Apr 22, 2018 8:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Rear Hatch Boot Seal |
Hi all, I purchased a rear hatch boot seal for my 944 from the Porscheshop.co.uk. I've fitted the new seal but there is about 5cm overlap (i.e. it is too long) - is it normal to have to trim it to length? I think I may be able to reduce it by a few mm by compressing the seal but not 5cm worth! Just wanted to check I'm not being a wally before I start cutting it. Cheers, Oliver |
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| Author: | 996driver [ Sun Apr 22, 2018 9:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rear Hatch Boot Seal |
I found exactly the same with the one I bought so you're not alone! The one I got was a sealed circle, I needed to cut it to avoid removing the hatch supports but then found it was too long. I've not yet cut the excess off but before I do I was going to go round the edge with a rubber mallet to make sure that it's fully fitted all way round. |
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| Author: | kongsodoken [ Sun Apr 22, 2018 10:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rear Hatch Boot Seal |
No don’t cut it Fit the join first at the bottom of the hatch Then fit the 4 corners leaving a equal drape between each corner Work the seal into the corners push don’t stretch Then work each of the 4 sides in the seal will compress
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| Author: | Waylander [ Sun Apr 22, 2018 10:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rear Hatch Boot Seal |
+1 exactly as ken says fit it |
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| Author: | scam75 [ Mon Apr 23, 2018 2:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rear Hatch Boot Seal |
+2 been there! |
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| Author: | omaltby [ Tue Apr 24, 2018 6:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rear Hatch Boot Seal |
Thanks for your replies. I managed to fit the seal without cutting anything. With one now under my belt I think I'd be much quicker next time. Thanks all! |
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| Author: | HowardB [ Tue Jun 19, 2018 10:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rear Hatch Boot Seal |
+ 3: just done it this morning. Thanks for the good advice! Should be able to drive down to the Le Mans Classic in a couple of weeks without getting gassed by exhaust fumes!
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