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Kenboy
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Grille Weather Sealant Bead
« on: Jul 12th, 2009, 2:47pm » |
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Hi Guys Today I changed over de-icer switch, the plastic grille has to be removed but I notices that the the pi[ping that sits on the top is missing hence the amount of water getting inside, now my question is can this pi[ping be purchased seperately? your info would be appreciated.
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Re: Grille Weather Sealant Bead
« Reply #1 on: Jul 12th, 2009, 4:38pm » |
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Kenboy. Do you mean the rubber trim which runs the width of the engine bay from fusebox to fusebox?.If so I would have thought someone breaking a car would be able to help. 
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Re: Grille Weather Sealant Bead
« Reply #2 on: Jul 12th, 2009, 5:08pm » |
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Simmo.
I think he means the little round rubber seal that fits under the plastic grille.Personally I attach no importance to it,you could always replace it with a length of rubber tubing of the same size from a parts store,if you're worried !
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Kenboy
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Re: Grille Weather Sealant Bead
« Reply #3 on: Jul 12th, 2009, 7:43pm » |
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Hi Thanks But |I have always been puzzled, when after it has been raining I am left with a fair amount of water under the bonnet around the battery cover and pollen filter box and when I discovered most of this seal was missing I assumed this was the problem after all it has to serve this very purpose I would have thought,but I may be wrong?
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Re: Grille Weather Sealant Bead
« Reply #4 on: Jul 13th, 2009, 10:49am » |
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I think it's only there to stop the grill rattling against the screen.
The water will come through the slots of the grill anyway.
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Re: Grille Weather Sealant Bead
« Reply #5 on: Jul 13th, 2009, 10:54pm » |
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That,s quite right Tompion 
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Re: Grille Weather Sealant Bead
« Reply #6 on: Jul 14th, 2009, 4:26pm » |
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Ok Thanks for that, btw this is the first car of many that I have owned that has had this problem of water getting in under the bonnet, have you any suggestions on how at least to mimimise this annoying and unwelcome design fault?
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Re: Grille Weather Sealant Bead
« Reply #7 on: Jul 14th, 2009, 8:42pm » |
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Kenboy.
Water in there will do no harm,but do ensure that the drainage holes are clear on both sides or it will fill up like a tank and damage the electrics.
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