Looking for an uncommon seal.....

[Mark Howard]

Hi guys. I am looking for the rubber seal that mounts between the tail light unit and the body on a '75 914. I have never seen this seal advertised, nor the tail light unit in "new" condition. My units are fine, but the seals are shot. Any ideas where I can pick one up?

Oh, yea, before Dave goes on a rampage again, I am e-mailing PP direct to see if this can be acquired from a PP source.



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Mark Howard
'88 Carrera
'62 356/B
'75 914 1.8 resto

[yoh!!!]

Had the same problem a while ago, when I had to replace the seals on the rear lights of my car. When I checked with my local Porsche dealer I was told that these seals are part of the rear light and not available separately. I was also told that the inner part of the rear light is sold in the $350 price range.
I decided to replace my seals with self-adhesive closed cell automotive weatherstrip. It looks like it seals the rear light tight to the car body, but I had no chance to test it yet (in therms of water leaks) since it has not rained in the past month.


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'74 Porsche 914 2.0l
'90 VW Vanagon 1.7l Diesel

[This message has been edited by yoh!!! (edited 08-05-2001).]

[bowlsby]

Most people just use silicone or rope calk available from auto body paint/supply companies.

Leaks in this area are the prime cause of trunk rust.

[prattrc]

I once saw a seal that could use its flippers to conduct a symphony while balancing a beach ball on its nose. I thought that was pretty uncommon.

If you're still looking, I think it was in Orlando.



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Ray
73 914 2.0L