36 replies to this topic

[Bardolphs]

Can the drain cups be bought individually to fit the original ? Or are they only part of a full replacement window seal ?

[JG]

full replacement.

[techieboy]

If all you're bothered about is the "cups" and your existing seal is in decent condition, I wouldn't bother replacing. They're by no means a 100% fix for any leaks and you'd be much better off making sure the windows and roof seal properly.

[Bardolphs]

Cheers. Thanks for the info.

[TazN]

Well managed to get the seal off, cleaned up and new one fitted in about 3-4 hours. It wasn't fully water tight so used some silicon sealant. Has passed the watering can test, now just need to wait and see if it can withstand a English downpour. Had problems with the sticky pads on the back not sticking down the sides. So had to stick it down some sealant. All in all not a hard job at all, just time consuming.

[Rally]

Sorry if I'm being thick here but are we saying that the Lotus seal A116V0273F is the same thing as Vauxhall supplied Turbo roof seals 9198484? Just to be clear

[TazN]

Mine eventually developed some minor leaks so while it's stuck on the driveway figured now would be a good time to fix it. As the adhesive strip they come with is now no longer any good after being pulled of is there anything in particular I should use to re-stick it down?

 

Was thinking the gum tape you use for vacum bagging looks very similar to the tape that is supplied, or good old pu sealant?

 

Search isn't bringing up anything useful.

[Andrew aka Stuwy]

I just used superglue

[PaulCP]

I used superglue gel to stick the window cheater seals on, seems to be held solid so may be ok for the roof seal after a good prep. Don't know what it's like to remove though if it does start to come away

[Andrew aka Stuwy]

sand paper and wire wool gets most sh*t off.

[TazN]

Cheers guys, Stuwy you'll be pleased to know I've ordered a new arch liner, no more duct tape!

[PaulCP]

sand paper and wire wool gets most sh*t off.

No thanks, think I'll stick to Andrex😛

[Mat Jackson]

Is the one shown in the picture the better "turbo seal" or is that the standard one?

[Andrew aka Stuwy]

Cheers guys, Stuwy you'll be pleased to know I've ordered a new arch liner, no more duct tape!

 

holy sh*t

[TazN]

there's no pembrey dirt either.

 

that would be the turbo seal. my na originally didn't have the 'cups' at each corner.

[Stonos]

 

What's the part number for these from lotus?

A116V0273F Seal, Door/Front Roof, With A Pillar Drains (aka Header Front Seal) | £84.23 Delivered (that price was back in 2009)

 

 

Lotus part A116V0273F is replaced by B116V0273F today.

Can anyone confirm that this part also fit VX220?

[martinroger]

Anyone knows if B116V0273F is ok to use?