Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: Larry & Norma on March 04, 2010, 14:27:56

Title: Soft top lid seal
Post by: Larry & Norma on March 04, 2010, 14:27:56

I am in the process of replacing the soft top lid seal. There is little if any evidence of glue on the old seal.
Should the seal be glued or wedged in?
Thanks

Title: Re: Soft top lid seal
Post by: w113dude on March 04, 2010, 18:29:59

The seal should be glued in place, otherwise water will sip through the channels & eventually end up inside the cabin.

Title: Re: Soft top lid seal
Post by: Mike Hughes on March 04, 2010, 20:05:56

Most of the reason why this seal needs replacing is that the soft top material rubs on the rubber whenever the top is being lowered and raised, quickly destroying that section of the seal.  Once you have replaced the seal, take the time to fabricate a pair of plastic "guides" to ease the soft top material by the rubber seal without damaging either it or the top material itself.  I use two large heavy duty zip-lock bags for this purpose, others make something out of gallon milk jugs - it doesn't matter how pretty the "guides" are, just that they are effective!  They can be stored in the empty compartment when the top is up and folded over the top frame on each side before closing the lid when the top is stowed.

Title: Re: Soft top lid seal
Post by: Via Manci on March 05, 2010, 03:27:08

How  about a picture of the guide.  It is hard for me to visualize what you mean.  Thanks

Title: Re: Soft top lid seal
Post by: J. Huber on March 05, 2010, 05:10:58

Here is my version of a guide known as the Pagoda Flap. Kind of lousy pictures but should get the idea across. Patent pending... :)

Title: Re: Soft top lid seal
Post by: Ulf on March 11, 2010, 11:15:33

What a simple, yet brilliant idea!