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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: joelj on March 08, 2005, 11:54:04

Title: reproduction rubber weather strip
Post by: joelj on March 08, 2005, 11:54:04

Hello,

Has anyone had any experience using the reproduction rubber seals on their w 113? If so how was your experience.

I am planing to replace my door rubber seals and saw that SLclassics sell reproduction rubber along with the original rubber. I am still awaiting for the quotation but was wondering if there is a difference between the original and the reproduction other than price.

Cheers,

Joelj

Title: Re: reproduction rubber weather strip
Post by: norton on March 08, 2005, 14:42:31

I know that some of the reproduction windshield seals are to large, and do not fit.

Title: Re: reproduction rubber weather strip
Post by: Benz Dr. on March 08, 2005, 15:07:08

That's true. Some repro rubber is real junk.

Daniel G Caron

Title: Re: reproduction rubber weather strip
Post by: Cees Klumper on March 08, 2005, 15:31:50

Actually I got my new windshield seal through Van Dijk as an OEM item and it was too large. According to Van Dijk this is the way Mercedes now delivers them.

Cees Klumper in Amsterdam
'69 white 280 SL automatic

Title: Re: reproduction rubber weather strip
Post by: ChrisInNashville on March 08, 2005, 21:05:37

I bought some door seals that were close, but didn't fit...required cutting out one inch at a corner for proper fit...worked, but not an optimal solution...

buyer beware

Title: Re: reproduction rubber weather strip
Post by: n/a on March 10, 2005, 22:09:03

I have found that OEM parts look, fit and seal better than the repo parts I have received.  Use OEM if you can.

Iverson