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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

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

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

£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

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

richlaz wrote: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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metalmick8y wrote:

richlaz wrote: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

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

Sal

Took me 5 minutes with no problems

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

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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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.

catch adjusts and also adjust the 2 stops at both bottom corners
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metalmick8y wrote: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.

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