Rubber Seals

[TieNN89]

While I was driving home today in the rain

I noticed water a few drops of water on the window not much a drop every few minutes

when i got home i found this
the rubber has been ripped

http://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=31122007002lc9.jpg
http://img186.imageshack.us/my.php?image=31122007003uw8.jpg
http://img297.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0006jb4.jpg

is there anyway of fixing this other than replacing the rubber which i reckon would cost a lot

[Russellb]

I had the same thing on my left had door . I got a new one from mazda
cost $150.

[TieNN89]

no not a 3 digit number

was it hard to replace?

[PUR157]

Next time use macro mode for those close up shots (the little flower symbol)

Some say vaseline (or a light grease) will help. I've yet to try this myself because I can't find the home jar of vaseline, but I understand the reasoning, a light fluid to help the seals... seal

My roof suffers from a very temperamental leak from between the front windscreen and door... one rainy season its on the passenger side... another rainy season its on the driver side... and then 3 subsequent rainy seasons it doesn't come up... and I'm pretty sure vaseline would be able to fix that

[Richee]

AZNTieN, I have an old roof from my NA that you can take a look at if you like, you might be able to \"steal\" the appropriate rubber parts.

[TieNN89]

mm maybe i should take the pics again and use the macro functions fur157 reminded me of

and its on the door not the roof

[TieNN89]

ok some pics i took with my camera

http://img247.imageshack.us/my.php?image=73608960ye4.jpg
http://img182.imageshack.us/my.php?image=35533091jy5.jpg
http://img257.imageshack.us/my.php?image=81973976fm1.jpg
http://img257.imageshack.us/my.php?image=97199193jk3.jpg
http://img168.imageshack.us/my.php?image=54338889bf1.jpg
http://img257.imageshack.us/my.php?image=14006334ij4.jpg

[Richee]

AZNTieN, I have an old roof from my NA that you can take a look at if you like, you might be able to "steal" the appropriate rubber parts.

Soory but Ooops ... after seeing the lastest pics I cannot help.

[bigdog]

I think you are looking for this seal...

http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info.php/products_id/735

That is the UK listing - probably cheaper from Mazda locally by the looks of it. Try Mania - they may have a second hand one in stock too.

[TieNN89]

yep that is exactly what i need
i was hoping there would be a cheaper fix
i guess not
i might check with MX5 Plus he might have one lying around

[StanTheMan]

Personally I wouldn't bother with a 2nd hand one.

$165 delivered to your door. pretty much guaranteed without any ƒü¢k up from the UK mob.

[TieNN89]

Personally I wouldn't bother with a 2nd hand one.

$165 delivered to your door. pretty much guaranteed without any ƒü¢k up from the UK mob.

I suppose your right

except I'm missing that plastic that lets me buy from them

[StanTheMan]

Personally I wouldn't bother with a 2nd hand one.

$165 delivered to your door. pretty much guaranteed without any ƒü¢k up from the UK mob.

I suppose your right

except I'm missing that plastic that lets me buy from them

Bugger
and doing a international Money transfer will cost you about $20-30

[marcusus]

Mine is ripped in a similar manner, although not nearly as bad. When it rains, the water doesn't usually come in from there, but rather from where the roof rubber splits at the fold point (if that makes sense).

Where exactly was the water dripping in from? Was it at that particular spot, or was it a bit further along the window?

[TieNN89]

at that spot runs down that that rubber edge thats on the window on the inside