Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: merrill on October 19, 2018, 19:28:05

Title: installation tip request for "A" pillar gasket
Post by: merrill on October 19, 2018, 19:28:05

hello
I recently purchased 2 new "A" pillar gaskets for my 66 230.

it seemed as if they would just slide into the metal channels but after a few inches there is too much friction.

i had thought of using some soapy water or another lubricant but thought i would as the group for tips.



thank you
matt

Title: Re: installation tip request for "A" pillar gasket
Post by: mbzse on October 19, 2018, 20:42:00

Quote from: merrill

.../..."A" pillar gaskets.../...it seemed as if they would just slide into the metal channels.../...

Like you experienced, friction prevents the sliding method...
Put the seals in "sideways", one side into the metal flange. Then push in other side step by step, by means of nylon spatula - voila!

Title: Re: installation tip request for "A" pillar gasket
Post by: Jonny B on October 20, 2018, 15:35:39

Is there a bit of confusion here. The picture Hans posted of the brown soft top shows the "B" pillar. The A pillar is at the windshield, yes?

Title: Re: installation tip request for "A" pillar gasket
Post by: mbzse on October 20, 2018, 16:09:11

Quote from: Jonny B

.../... The A pillar is at the windshield, yes?

Certainly.
However, the rubber pieces and their fitting into the metal channel is the same. Just didn't have a picture of the the "A" pillar at hand yesterday when I replied...

Title: Re: installation tip request for "A" pillar gasket
Post by: merrill on October 22, 2018, 13:55:28

Hans
thanks,  your technique worked.

by chance did you have to cut the new gaskets to length?   the ones from the mb classic center are about 1/2 inch or so long.

Title: Re: installation tip request for "A" pillar gasket
Post by: mbzse on October 22, 2018, 14:54:06

Quote from: merrill

.../...did you have to cut the new gaskets to length?

Yes, for sure. Work slow, and be careful with the cuts to get the angles at each end of rubbers precise. So that they join with minimum gap.
And take care. Remember, once they are cut you can't make them longer... ;)

I have found a cutting tool like this one to be quite useful

Title: Re: installation tip request for "A" pillar gasket
Post by: Mike Hughes on October 24, 2018, 17:27:30

"Measure twice, cut once!"  ;^)

Title: Re: installation tip request for "A" pillar gasket
Post by: merrill on October 24, 2018, 18:12:19

Mike
yes!

I think I will put up the soft top and make sure there is a nice seal between the top of the "A" pillar seal and the soft top gasket.
and then cut the lower portion

i am not too worried about the hard top as it hasn't been on the car since 2005