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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: cox on 01 November 2007, 10:18

Title: Cracked Window Seal (Bottom Plastic Section)
Post by: cox on 01 November 2007, 10:18

Hi there,

I have a cracked plastic seal on my driver's side window that i really want to get replaced (see picture below).

(http://www.coxwebdesign.com/images/seal.jpg)

Basically, rust under the seal has caused it to lift upwards and crack, so i want to remove the seal, treat the rusted area and fit a new one.

So my questions are:

1. Is it possible to buy just the plastic trim part (since I don't think it is connected to the rubber) and if so does it have a name?
2. And if so is it easy enough to replace and how would I go about replacing it?

Thanks in advance,

Dave.

Title: Re: Cracked Window Seal (Bottom Plastic Section)
Post by: dabill on 01 November 2007, 12:55

best bet i would think is the scrappers, ring round, find a mk2 then go and look if its on there, i couldnt tell you if you can buy it new, or even at all, but if it were me, scrappers would be first port of call.

also, the rust below, make a propepr job of it, dont want it coming back and doing the same again.

Title: Re: Cracked Window Seal (Bottom Plastic Section)
Post by: nealey on 01 November 2007, 17:02

You can buy them trims new from vw still and they are about £12 a side +vat iirc

Title: Re: Cracked Window Seal (Bottom Plastic Section)
Post by: cox on 01 November 2007, 17:38

I went to my VW dealership and they told me that the part i need is no longer available and couldn't be ordered :( The guy then continued to break the plastic even more as he was playing around with it.

Title: Re: Cracked Window Seal (Bottom Plastic Section)
Post by: Dolly on 01 November 2007, 17:43

one side of mine has completly come off, and i was wandering if you could still buy these new. cant believe its discontuined  :sad:

Title: Re: Cracked Window Seal (Bottom Plastic Section)
Post by: Horney on 01 November 2007, 17:48

PM caddy vantastic and ask him to double check for you guys.

Nick

Title: Re: Cracked Window Seal (Bottom Plastic Section)
Post by: Mew on 01 November 2007, 17:58

If you still can't get hold of one let me know as i have a couple spare, as long as they are for a 3 door with the one piece windows.

Title: Re: Cracked Window Seal (Bottom Plastic Section)
Post by: mattneck(Beavis) on 01 November 2007, 18:17

got a couple ehre to.. 5door, i think i do anyrate, but bens beaten me to it  :laugh:

Title: Re: Cracked Window Seal (Bottom Plastic Section)
Post by: Mew on 01 November 2007, 18:30

Well mine are 3 door and yours 5 door, so he's sorted if no-where sells them!

Title: Re: Cracked Window Seal (Bottom Plastic Section)
Post by: rubjonny on 09 November 2007, 16:42

those are actually made of metal and are 1 piece, the 'plastic' bit is actually the paint that has come away due to rust :)  They pull off the door once you remove the seal & mirror (if its a front door)
Get down your local scrappies, you shouldn't have too much trouble finding a good one :)

Title: Re: Cracked Window Seal (Bottom Plastic Section)
Post by: cox on 30 December 2007, 20:58

I am still looking for one of these, does anyone have any available? Mk2, 1990 3DR 8 valve 82W (PB)

Thanks,

Dave.

Title: Re: Cracked Window Seal (Bottom Plastic Section)
Post by: Dolly on 30 December 2007, 22:24

i need a couple for a free door, drop me a pm if youd like to part with yours :) lol . must be a fairly commen thing i take it? shame the dealers stopped them but i guess its not viable for them to stock every part for every car.

Title: Re: Cracked Window Seal (Bottom Plastic Section)
Post by: cox on 30 December 2007, 23:10

If i had a name for the part, or even better a part number it would make life much easier.

Title: Re: Cracked Window Seal (Bottom Plastic Section)
Post by: rubjonny on 31 December 2007, 11:41

as said the parts are deleted, but if you want the part numbers here you are:
191 853 283 - left front
191 853 284 - right front
193 853 763 B - left rear
193 853 764 B - right rear

The front ones have the same part number for 3 & 5 door but say 'adapt with workshop equipment' so I guess you have to chop em down!