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joelj

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reproduction rubber weather strip
« 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
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norton

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Re: reproduction rubber weather strip
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2005, 14:42:31 »
I know that some of the reproduction windshield seals are to large, and do not fit.
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Benz Dr.

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Re: reproduction rubber weather strip
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2005, 15:07:08 »
That's true. Some repro rubber is real junk.

Daniel G Caron
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Cees Klumper

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Re: reproduction rubber weather strip
« Reply #3 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.

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ChrisInNashville

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Re: reproduction rubber weather strip
« Reply #4 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...

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Re: reproduction rubber weather strip
« Reply #5 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
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