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Post by Gordon Harrower on Mar 12, 2010 15:00:18 GMT
As usual, I've found a smattering of pertinent information here, but mostly related to the coupe. I'm replacing the exterior seals on each of my doors, the seals that "scrape" the windows.
I've done this job (fairly easily) on a P6, but it doesn't seem as straightforward on the P5. The coupe posts refer to a stainless-steel strip, but I know the saloons are different.
Specifically, I'd appreciate advice on how to get the old seals out, replace them without damaging the bodywork or interior.
Thanks,
Gordon.
1963 3-Litre Saloon NADA
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2010 19:52:56 GMT
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Post by stantondavies on Mar 12, 2010 23:25:12 GMT
Your eyesight is better than mine!!!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2010 11:20:48 GMT
The seller has taken a high quality image which I can read easily from the enlarge option. My eyesight isn't brilliant and I use vaifocals  Another option would be to print the image and enlarge the result. |
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Mar 13, 2010 12:52:55 GMT
I agree thay are quite clear enough I too use varifocals but not problem with reading anyway and can read it with or without them jsut teh same
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Post by Gordon Harrower on Mar 21, 2010 1:57:28 GMT
Gents,
I read these, but couldn't make much sense of them, even less so when I went out and tried to actually do the job. Any guidance would be welcome. I can't seem to get the old seals out easily, and don't know if I have to remove the trim--and if so, how. Meanwhile, I'm putting in a new boot rubber, quickly eclipsing P5 brake calipers as the most frustrating job I've done on a Rover!
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Mar 21, 2010 6:53:59 GMT
Yes you have to remove the trim best way is to get under the trim with a piece if wood and tap upwards it is held on the door top by metal clips, the action you are looking for is if you didn't care about your paintwork  put a large screwdriver in the crease between the door and the trim and twist! be careful of the clips they can drop in the door. Both ends of the seal are held by the trim being pinched on the rubber lever these up and the old rubber will come out with a pull, slide the new ones in from one end use some WD40 and they will slide in easily! cut to the required length when re-crimped as the rubber will stretch when you tug it along the channel. When refitting the new weather strip/trim use a flat piece of wood to tap the trim down! dont bang it down with a hammer unles you want ripply trim  |
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Mar 21, 2010 10:36:22 GMT
I agree that taking off the strip makes it a lot easier.
As to the caliper boots there is a knack which onece learned on means the other 3 can fitted in seconds.
As the fitting rings are NLA some do not bother and Supaglu them in - not sure how ell this lasts though. Note its essentail to fill boot with rubber gresae which makes gluing them difficult if done before!
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Post by Gordon Harrower on Mar 21, 2010 14:28:25 GMT
Thanks, as always, for the advice. Scott came through quickly with the seals and basic advice, too, so between all of this, I should be able to figure it out. I'm chary about damaging the trim, which is why I'm being tentative. I'll let you know how it goes.
You're right about the calipers, by the way. The first seemed impossible, and the others took a couple minutes each. For what it's worth, Pierre has the rings, at least as part of the rebuild kit.
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Post by Warwick on Mar 23, 2010 2:15:24 GMT
You're right about the calipers, by the way. The first seemed impossible, and the others took a couple minutes each. For what it's worth, Pierre has the rings, at least as part of the rebuild kit. Would you elaborate please Gordon? Are you talking about those thin, fragile retaining rings that hold the dust seals in place? The ones with the U-shaped cross-section? If so, who is Pierre? |
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Mar 23, 2010 6:35:20 GMT
If he has the rings we need to find Pierre |
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Post by Gordon Harrower on Mar 23, 2010 12:23:09 GMT
Pierre is a Godsend for Rover guys here. He's based in London, very helpful and responsive, has original Rover parts. His company is called Rover Parts Services, and you can reach him at pjemail@aol.com.
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Mar 23, 2010 20:13:18 GMT
I got lots things off him in the long distant past - I thought he had packed up years ago but just got something off Ebay this week and itwas him!
His range was limited but he had some obscure parts
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Post by Warwick on Mar 23, 2010 23:12:52 GMT
Thanks Gordon.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2010 11:43:00 GMT
I remember him now as well. He's been around for years. Some of the stuff he sells is really interesting.
I've just bought a NOS LH Treadplate for a tenner (bargain) and recognised the email address.
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Mar 24, 2010 19:43:16 GMT
Where has he been all these years!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2010 22:47:21 GMT
He seems to have been trading on EBAY for 10 years supplying quite a selection of parts. He trades as voking2000 and has built up a very good reputation. My transaction with him today is the first time I have used him so we have another useful source of bits and pieces  |
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Post by Eric R on Jul 19, 2010 15:00:11 GMT
Email address doesnt appear to work and no trace on the web. Is this guy still available for parts?
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Post by Gordon Harrower on Jul 19, 2010 16:40:07 GMT
Yes, I've got an order in with him as we write.
pjemail@aol.com
Best, fastest service I've found, and he'll correspond when he's on holiday.
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put a large screwdriver in the crease between the door and the trim and twist! be careful of the clips they can drop in the door.
