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Offline seano7015

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mk1 clipper
« on: 31 December 2011, 00:07 »
hi guys ive had my mk1 clipper for a year now, but the poor girl has been sat on me driveway ever since!! :sad:
but ive just got hold of a lock up so shes going to go in to storage to dry out!!
but ive noticed that the driver side front window scraper seal has warped and is letting water in, at the moment ive got duck tape sealing it!!
ive searched everywhere looking for a new/used 1 but i cant seem to find them anywhere!!
any ideas?? could i modify a different seal to fit?
cheers sean
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Offline SoundillusioN

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Re: mk1 clipper
« Reply #1 on: 31 December 2011, 17:36 »
Quote from: seano7015 on 31 December 2011, 00:07
hi guys ive had my mk1 clipper for a year now, but the poor girl has been sat on me driveway ever since!! :sad:
but ive just got hold of a lock up so shes going to go in to storage to dry out!!
but ive noticed that the driver side front window scraper seal has warped and is letting water in, at the moment ive got duck tape sealing it!!
ive searched everywhere looking for a new/used 1 but i cant seem to find them anywhere!!
any ideas?? could i modify a different seal to fit?
cheers sean

Do mean the rubber highlighted below?



If so then don't fret about water passing through it, this rubber is not designed to prevent water going in the door, this applies to practically any car.

If water is getting in the car from the doors then you need to check the drain holes at the bottom of them as these being blocked is common. With the doors open you'll notice a couple of rectangular holes facing the ground. theses must be clear.

Also, with the door card removed, check the plastic membrane behind it, this must be in good order and sealed around the edges.



If it isn't, replace it.



Keep an eye on ebay or your local scrappy, the rubbers do turn up, more so for cabbys than tin tops.  also try Crazyquiffs.
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Offline seano7015

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Re: mk1 clipper
« Reply #2 on: 01 January 2012, 15:21 »
cheers mate!!! ile have a look in the week!! :grin:
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Re: mk1 clipper
« Reply #3 on: 02 January 2012, 00:34 »
Quote from: seano7015 on 01 January 2012, 15:21
cheers mate!!! ile have a look in the week!! :grin:

No problem, let us know how you get on.
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Re: mk1 clipper
« Reply #4 on: 02 January 2012, 02:06 »
Rubber scraper seals where available from CrazyQuiffs in the recent past, not sure about know though, but also have a feeling that (BBT) VW Heritage now do then.... prepare to be slapped!

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Offline chalky white

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Re: mk1 clipper
« Reply #5 on: 03 January 2012, 10:39 »
Just a thought,

make sure the scuttle drain holes are clear and that you have a scuttle tray in place or water will get in that way through the water hear blower apperature.

My tray was missing and the drain holes blocked so my foot well was soaking wet. Had to aqua vac it all out etc.
Got atray seconnd and and the drain liner I took out and found a spade connector, piece of galss, a screw and lots of crap.

Once cleared no probs.
 

Also check the windscreen corners are not leaking common problem on a lot of Golfs.


Finally make sure your roof ain't leaking from the latching handles is the usual area, plus the rear window corners.
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