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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: UKjarvis on 21 May 2008, 21:48

Title: Window Seals?
Post by: UKjarvis on 21 May 2008, 21:48

Hi my mk2 8v 5dr is in need of new window seals for the rear and front door windows but im having trouble finding where to get them from, also do they come with the metal strip that appears to be just behind the rubber....??..

cheers

Title: Re: Window Seals?
Post by: DarnPB on 22 May 2008, 06:36

I got mine from VAG and they cost a goddam fortune. You can try GSF or there is another company in Luton, but the name escapes me. I will post it once I remember. They also sell genuine VAG stuff as well as pattern parts.

Title: Re: Window Seals?
Post by: Goops on 22 May 2008, 13:58

GPC

Title: Re: Window Seals?
Post by: k4ith on 17 October 2008, 19:13

rather than start a new topic i am resurrecting this.

I want to change the two front door window seals how easy is this ? does anyone have part no's or prices.

Title: Re: Window Seals?
Post by: DarnPB on 17 October 2008, 19:16

Window deals are ok to do. You will need a soft light mallet, (nylon) and patience. As for cost, I would not know in the UK, bit in Spain, a tad under 150 euros bought me the car set for a two door.  :shocked: :shocked:

Title: Re: Window Seals?
Post by: sidecarphil on 17 October 2008, 19:45

yeah that's why i gnore the wind noise at above 140 (kph)

but 150euro's really ouch

Title: Re: Window Seals?
Post by: DarnPB on 17 October 2008, 21:23

Quote from: sidecarphil on 17 October 2008, 19:45

yeah that's why i gnore the wind noise at above 140 (kph)

but 150euro's really ouch

I know, but 150 euros versus rusty door bottoms...I chose the 150 euros.
I spent a few bob on this car so I was not going to take half measures to an incomplete job. (See my projects page :smiley:)

Title: Re: Window Seals?
Post by: sidecarphil on 17 October 2008, 21:36

linky link pls

Title: Re: Window Seals?
Post by: DarnPB on 18 October 2008, 02:57

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=69567.0

Enjoy!! :smiley:

Title: Re: Window Seals?
Post by: gusto on 18 October 2008, 15:31

volksapart sell all that stuff and send them fast  :wink:

Title: Re: Window Seals?
Post by: Thom89 on 19 October 2008, 01:19

I got mine from GPC, genuine O/E part think they weighed in at £42ish with the vat.. a couple of points when fitting these, mine came about 5-6inches longer than needed, so will need trimming back, no tools are required to fit them, only a blade to trim them.
The seal easily pushes into the black metal backing, with the help of a little washing up liquid, as I had  plenty of time on hand, I left mine out in the garden for a couple of days to go through a few natural heat cycles! lessoning the chance of them shrinking after they had been cut, and leaving horrible gaps!
Also take note (before you remove them!) of how the little plate is fitted that covers the join between the new rubber and the window aperture channel, you know, that little plate that's a few inches up from the door handle, it should sit perfectly flat and flush to the seals!  amazing how many Golfs at GTI Inters this year had them fitted completely wrong... :shocked:
Tom