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Re: Fastback's cars.

Post by Fastback » Wed Mar 03, 2021 7:06 pm

I thought I would share this image regarding this door seal issue. I have done all eight doors (sunroof and boot to follow) whilst the weather has been lovely and this seal shows the problem beautifully. Well actually it's quite grim...

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But what it does show is dirt under the seal and therefore clearly not sealing. I have removed all door seals, thoroughly cleaned them and the corresponding body work and the covered the seal and the seal on the car body in Carlube Silicon Grease. I use that one because it has a lower viscosity than some.

I would recommend that other folk check this out as a maintenance item, those with garages may be excused.
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Re: Fastback's cars.

Post by scoobyh123 » Wed Mar 03, 2021 7:37 pm

I normally smear silicone grease on my door seals (and boot and bonnet too) before winter sets in Mark. Leave it on for 20 minutes ish, wipe gently off. It helps to keep the seals from drying out, prevents freezing to the door frame/body etc and also maintains the seals doing what they should.

Little known service point on the annual service is to treat the sunroof seal the same way, it quietens it down especially when driving over bumpy roads and helps keep it supple and seal the wet stuff and noise out too. Smear it on, let it soak in for ~20 minutes then wipe off the excess.

That said, i haven't noticed my seals accumulating dirt like yours appear to have done - perhaps wiping the silicone grease on each year has kept them springy enough to "bounce" the dirt out?
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Post by Fastback » Wed Mar 03, 2021 7:52 pm

I too usually apply silicone once or twice a year to the surfaces but can't recall having taken the seals off previously. It is a bit wetter up north, west coast too and perhaps parking on a slope doesn't help either.
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Post by scoobyh123 » Thu Mar 04, 2021 12:41 am

Maybe i've been lucky, we get a lot of wind straight off the North Sea here mixed with "fen blow" which is like a sandstorm but using the fine, sandy soil off the fens - probably similar to what gets blown at your cars?
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Post by Fastback » Sat Mar 20, 2021 1:51 pm

Continuing to work on the inside of the doors, I have further developed my front door handle support. We all know how fragile the mk2 handle is and a while ago I had slightly weaker springs made (available to purchase) and have now modified the support. Using the 3D printer with a more durable material, I have made this

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This is a little piece that fits on top of the bowl to take the strain of the return spring (it is that flimsy bit of plastic that breaks and gives you a floppy handle). Previously I have used a metal plate and two part epoxy but it appears that fails over time. I am trying a new approach with polyurethane glue (eg Gorilla Glue, other brands are available). These glues expand, hence the holes in the support. What happens is that the glue expands into them and through the open holes and then you can tamp it down to form a sort of rivet.

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Once the handle is reassembled you can see how it all fits together.

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I have also added a nylon washer to the retaining screw and would recommend it as the head on the screw is too small. A good squirt of white grease on all the moving parts and refit.
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Post by scoobyh123 » Sat Mar 20, 2021 2:30 pm

Interesting improvement Mark, will be interesting to see how long this improvement lasts. You had reasonable success with your last improvements so hopefully this one can be considered permanent. :wink: :D
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Post by Fastback » Sun Mar 28, 2021 4:47 pm

In trying to put a door card back on I noticed the the fit was floppy. I realised that a top door clip was missing. There are several slots atop the inner door skin where these pieces fit. I think Rover removed several of the plastic clips but kept one in each door (there should be three on the back doors and two on the front). It might be only be a small thing but where are you going to get some from? Well, to answer a question asked elsewhere, I copied the part and 3D printed it out.

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Mine is the white clip and is a fairly reasonable facsimile. The fine grips on the back have not been reproduced very accurately but that is mostly down to the size of the print head used. Either way, it doesn't really matter as the part grips where it is supposed to and the flexible fin also works.

I'm sure there must be several unique, unobtainable clips etc on the Rovers and it looks like technology is coming to the rescue.
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Re: Fastback's cars.

Post by scoobyh123 » Sun Mar 28, 2021 7:28 pm

Excellent work there Mark! I must get my brain in order and work out the bits i was going to ask you about making in 3D printed plastic plus a couple more that i've recently thought of............. :wink: :D
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Post by Lodein » Mon Mar 29, 2021 7:05 am

Very good job Mark.
It is clear that for our old cars 3D printing is an opportunity but it needs some talent and the 3D printer...


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Post by mercedade » Mon Mar 29, 2021 7:49 am

That's excellent work Mark, really well done
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Post by Fastback » Mon Mar 29, 2021 10:51 am

Thanks guys.
Still new to 3D printing really, much to learn but it's promising.
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Post by SJG » Sat Apr 03, 2021 8:31 am

Really fantastic work Mark
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Re: Fastback's cars.

Post by Fastback » Tue Jun 01, 2021 11:13 am

Does anybody else have this problem?

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It has happened to all my vehicles, both sides (not too bad on the Vitesse presently but it's starting) and I believe caused by either the bolt or the bolt aperture that holds the bottom of the light.

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Well, I have decided to tackle it :shock: . And I'll confess now, I have never done any body work/painting on a car where it can be seen, other than a touch-up pot. In truth, the whole car could do with dealing with properly but I don't think I could make this worse and it's only a small patch, so...

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Rubbed back, probably not a big enough area, Kurust applied and primed.

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Working outside is a pest, and despite the fine weather it was too windy to topcoat but I'm trying today. Did the other side a couple of days ago.

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All needs polishing and then I'll see how well (badly?) I've blended it all and whether I'll take on any more.
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Re: Fastback's cars.

Post by scoobyh123 » Tue Jun 01, 2021 11:45 am

I'm fairly sure it's caused by the drain hole in the bottom of the light (and/or boot lid) clogging so it remains damp around the mounting stud which then corrodes and starts the tailgate/boot lid corroding in the same area.

Good luck with your repaint, i might be wrong but i think even solid colours had clear lacquer over the top, looking good so far though! :wink: :D
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Post by Fastback » Tue Jun 01, 2021 12:51 pm

You're right about clear coat, the Vitesse Flame Red is crazed and peeling badly but this is Oxford Blue Metallic

Certainly something is holding a bit of water and I think it is the little flap at the bottom of the foam sealer that goes round the lower bolt, which doesn't have any pressure to hold it flat against the metal work. Water gets held in that area and then attacks the edge of the hole where paint is thinnest and so the problem starts. That's my theory.

I had cut the little flap off ages ago but that might be allowing water to enter through the aperture into the boot lip where there is no drainage. Now thinking of a grommet or some kind of custom, push fit conical wedge type device widget do dah.
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'96 Vitesse Lux Fastback, rolling resto :?
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