Tailgate Leak

[salgarfi]

I've looked at a number of threads re leaking tailgate seal, and I definitely have the problem. I'm always slow at pulling my finger out, and bucking down to jobs that need to be done, so for the mean time, does anyone have a simple solution that I can use to deminish the problem - besides stuffing a rag along the top seam. It only happens after very hard rainfall, and I might also be suffering from an ingress of water via the high top, but my tailgate seals are definitely leaking as well. Any ideas?

thanks,
Sal

[Cruz]

New tailgate seal from http://www.ahschofield.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It pushes onto the lip rather than being glued in the channel

[richlaz]

A bead of silicone

On a serious note, JK and VWH sell the tailgate seal's, quite expensive (around £60) but in theory, its only a quick easy job and will most likely cure your problem

[Cruz]

£60!!!!!!!!!! Robbing bleeders

£39 from Shcofields. Never had a problem since I fit mine in minutes

http://www.ahschofield.co.uk/80-91-st.php#parts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Click on part number S13 on the diagram

[richlaz]

That's a lot better price! Never seen that site before

[Plasticman]

That's a lot better price! Never seen that site before

wait till you get cruz's bill for services rendered
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[Cruz]

That's a lot better price! Never seen that site before

wait till you get cruz's bill for services rendered
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Mike you crack me up

[salgarfi]

Is changing the seal really quick and easy? I gather that some people have had problems with tailgates fitting badly afterwards.

Sal

[Cruz]

Took me 5 minutes with no problems

Tailgates probably don't fit because JK sell "pooh" seals

[Plasticman]

oh yes,if me or cruz walked you round the van either could have it away with your seal before you got round , an if a jk seal then youd never notice on the drive home
that said I dont knock all jk stuff as much of it is good but the bad really is
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[2020mad]

Scofields seals work well, only problem i have now is while its so new i have trubble closing rear lid as wont shut properly and have to give a few slams which i dont like doing. can i adjust tailgate catches at all ? or wait till seal beds in a bit more.

[Plasticman]

catch adjusts and also adjust the 2 stops at both bottom corners
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[2020mad]

catch adjusts and also adjust the 2 stops at both bottom corners
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Ok cool, cheers for that will take a look over weekend.

[salgarfi]

Just to clear things up: the Schofield tailgate seal doesn't sit in the slot like the original factory seal? Is it hollow, so it sits/stretches over the gutter in which the factory seal presently sits? Am I right to presume this?

Sal