Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => W11x chassis cars => Topic started by: rutger kohler on August 23, 2015, 07:51:55

Title: IShould a a Febi Bilstein windshield rubber seal work ok on a 280SE 3.5?
Post by: rutger kohler on August 23, 2015, 07:51:55

Hi, looks like my windshield rubber seal may be leaking.  When looking for a replacement I have seen many cautionary tales about of using  non MB genuine parts without mentioning suppliers names. 

I have seen this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-w108-w116-SEDAN-Front-Windshield-Seal-BILSTEIN-rubber-weatherstrip-/351461357516?hash=item51d4bab7cc&vxp=mtr  on ebay and wondered whether  a bilstein one should be ok?

Title: Re: IShould a a Febi Bilstein windshield rubber seal work ok on a 280SE 3.5?
Post by: wwheeler on August 23, 2015, 19:07:45

I wouldn't. This job is a pain and the bright trim makes it worse. If your seal is too long or too short you do not know until it is too late. Alignment of the bright trim in the seal is very important and can get bent up in the process if not done correctly. I just did mine. So if the seal is wrong, all kind of bad things can happen.

One tip: If you are using a new bright trim, fit it to the opening first to make sure it wasn't contorted during shipping. Ask me how I know!

So given the fact that there are others that have used a Non-MB seal and it didn't work, I would say use the MB part.  

Title: Re: IShould a a Febi Bilstein windshield rubber seal work ok on a 280SE 3.5?
Post by: Garry on August 23, 2015, 21:44:43

Rutger,

I don't think there is one recommendation on this Forum in the last Ten years that suggests to use other then MB OEM glass rubbers. To do otherwise is not a good idea.

Garry

Title: Re: IShould a a Febi Bilstein windshield rubber seal work ok on a 280SE 3.5?
Post by: rutger kohler on August 24, 2015, 05:35:20

Ok, you have both convinced me  thanks.

Title: Re: IShould a a Febi Bilstein windshield rubber seal work ok on a 280SE 3.5?
Post by: perry113 on August 24, 2015, 21:51:27

I bought an aftermarket windshield seal for a W111 220seb coupe. It is useless.
I bought another seal from MB and it was perfect.