Gibbon
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Alright, I finally found some time to take some pictures of the seal thats between my mirror and the door.
Right, heres some pictures from the passenger side (the most problematic side)
This is a picture of the shitload of mastic i used!
And here is a pictures from the drivers side, same problem but less-severe.
Battery ran out so i could only take 1!
Is the seal ending too soon? should i probably look into getting some new seals?
[Edited on 02-10-2007 by Gibbon]
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Gibbon
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anyone 
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Gibbon
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anyone at all? ChrisBoom?
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pdwhelan
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pour water over it and see if it leaks through there  obviously take the door card off so you can check properly
[Edited on 03-10-2007 by pdwhelan]
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Gibbon
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I did and it does leak, it leaks directly below the hole, so im 90% sure this is the cause but, im just wondering if i could get some pictures like this off a few people so i can see the gap...?
I dont want to go out and buy some new rubbers at £20 a pop when its just going to be the same!
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Gibbon
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Can anyone else do me a favour and have a look at theirs?maybe by just popping their mirrir off really quick? Im curious to whether this gap is normal.
pleaseplease? cheers!
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Gibbon
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Also, Its probably worthmentioning that my weather proofing sheet is a disgrace, its hanging off, the lower part is in no way stuck to the door and its got quite a few holes in it. I dont see how this could effect it considering its on the outside of the doorbehind the card and the water is dripping on the inside, but i thought id mention it becuase i dont know if this'll be a problem or not, but i guess somebody on here might!
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Gibbon
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anyone? 
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ChrisBoom
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I dont have a weather sheet thing on my passenger door at all, and it doesnt leak
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dean101287
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doesnt look rite at all mate, im sure that they are meant to meet nice and tidy with no gaps
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mattievRS
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just had a quick look at mine and they do meet.The bit that comes down fits snug against the top of the door trim seal and the bit that goes from front to back fits underneath the bit going top to bottom if you know what i mean?!
EDIT It might be worth taking the longer seal that fits on the top of the door completely off and refitting it so it goes under the other bit.
[Edited on 05-10-2007 by m17tty]
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Gibbon
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I dont really understand :/ its probably me that can't read but could you poss take some pictures? so I could see how it is? do you reakon this is definately my door seals then? should i probably think about getting some more?
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craig_s
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mine didnt meet properly on my old car.that is where water was coming in on mine.i would suggest you buy some new ones
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Gibbon
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ok, ill do that when iv got some money! Do you think i should print these pictures and take them into my nerest Vaux dealer? Would that help?
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craig_s
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yeh could do mate.wouldn't do any harm.
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Gibbon
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If anyones not busy today can somebody take some pictures of thiers!? Would be much appreciated!
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Gibbon
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anyone? before it gets dark!?
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Terry12
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Here's the seals on the 13 year old GSi i'm scrapping mate.
I'd be buying new seals if I were you fella.
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Terry12
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Have them seals on yours been cut? They look like someones had a go at them with a stanley knife.
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Gibbon
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Actually now you mention it... they do look like somebodys cut them up!
Thanks for the pictures Terry, Ill phone Vaux up tommorow and see if I can get some new seals... id imagine theyre going to be pricey though... becuase its vauxhall
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Terry12
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Good luck getting an answer from Vauxhall tomorrow (sunday)
Personally I'd just go to the scrappers and get some good condition ones for a few quid.
Where are you from? If you're close by you can have the seals off this GSi FOC.
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Gibbon
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I live near Birmingham so I wont be able tp pick them up, thanks for the offer though Ill just have to get them from Vaux (theyre £20 EACH)
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Terry12
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Seriously mate, Get down to a scrap yard tomorrow. You'd probably get both sides for £5 and they are easy to remove and refit.
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Gibbon
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How do you remove them? just wind down the window and yank them off? 
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Terry12
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quote:
Originally posted by Gibbon
How do you remove them? just wind down the window and yank them off?
Yup. Easy to whip off buddy.
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