Re: [T3] rear hatch seal

["Dave Campen" <dave@campen.eurobell.co.uk>]

I fitted a seal which came from type3detectives, but I guess it was WCM.
What a load of plop! The corners aren't moulded, so the seal sticks out at
the top, and I also had exhaust smells. I think they also sell the same seal
section as a front bonnet/ hood seal as well.

It's definitely worth trying to get a genuine VW one if you can. I fitted a
nos one to my '68, and it fitted like it was made for the job. Which I
suppose it was!

----- Original Message -----
From: Ginger D.&Peter P. <gingerd@teleport.com>

>   I finally got around to installing a new rear hatch seal on the
> squareback.  It looks beautiful, but doesn't seal!  Has anyone done
> this successfully?
>     The seal is shaped like a "V" with a sideways cut at the base that
> you glue to the body seam.  My problem is the outer arm of the V
> doesn't contact the hatch most of the perimeter.  I'm getting major
> exhaust coming inside at speed.
>     The seal is from West Coast Metric, listed as a Karman Ghia front
> hatch seal.

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