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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: Shvegel on August 19, 2020, 19:04:31

Title: Anyone changed door gaskets?
Post by: Shvegel on August 19, 2020, 19:04:31

Hi,
I am wondering if anyone has changed door gaskets with the doors on.  My doors are under the car right now and I am thinking about hanging them bare to get them out of the way.  Can I get the door gaskets on after they are hung or should I do them first?

Title: Re: Anyone changed door gaskets?
Post by: Jordan on August 19, 2020, 21:31:36

I replaced my door gaskets without removing the doors.  It's one of the first things I did when I purchased the car 11 years ago and I don't recall it being especially difficult.

Title: Re: Anyone changed door gaskets?
Post by: Shvegel on August 19, 2020, 22:58:52

Thanks Marcus!

Title: Re: Anyone changed door gaskets?
Post by: 66andBlue on August 20, 2020, 00:46:28

Hi Pat,
I have done it both ways and found it much easier with the door lying horizontal because the seal doesn't sag downward.
With the doors on, I start with the two lower corners to get them correctly situated, then the upper corners and then the rest. It is best to do only a small stretch at a time as recommended by 3M. If you have aftermarkets you may have to push/pull a bit for the drain holes in the bottom to line up.
All of that is easier with the door off and cleaning up excess glue is also easier.
Look at the photos here: https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=28090