Door slamming issue fixed-finally!!!!

[bartsscooterservice]

Datsun 240Z - Door Seal LH Drivers (Fits on Body)

okay now my door seal doesnˊt look like this.... which seems far thinner and easier on compressing...mm wil continue tomorrow see if I can get a door seal like this one from vintage

[rcb280z]

Sounds like you are have the same problem I'm having on my 77 280. I bought the ones from MSA (not OE) a year and a half ago and am still having the "tight" issue. I have to push on the door and pull on the handle at the same time because I don't want to damage my door mechanism. I called MSA today and they suggested putting a heat gun on it to soften it. Not sure I want to try that. Need to investigate a little on that procedure!

[bartsscooterservice]

Okay so this morning I went to the nearest city, to a shop I know which has all kinds of rubber profiles. To bad the one I needed was temporary not available, but I can order today, and I will have it in 2 days. Anyhow they still got a small piece of a meter left, so I could try back home...

Next thing was amazing..

I noticed the seal is very soft which makes it very easy to close the door, and checked with a lamp inside for a seal against the door, and it does it's job perfectly! Also the seal is clamp/seal in one, so I don't need to use clamp anymore that was on the body to hold the seal in place. I ain't much expensive either.

Pictures say more then words:

Here's the old seal that came out:

The new seal:

And what I did on the car's body:

Video ( listen 2 clicks ), second video see how easily the door closes, without slamming...

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Edited February 19, 2013 by bartsscooterservice

[kacrow76]

Would you like to share with us what it is and how to get it? as i am dealing with the same thing.

[rcb280z]

And will that fit all S30's?

[ollie]

I would love to fix the slamming issue, it is better than before, but all hinges are in perfect shame and all parts are accoutned for, and in alingment. I have the Vintage Rubber seals and I think I need to work these over somewhat or switch the seals out.

[bartsscooterservice]

And will that fit all S30's?

I think so.. it's just pushed onto the metal edge. I don't know what immitation brand door seals that was on the car, but the problem was it was way to strong, I couldn't even push it to the 2nd click without some serious force, with the new seal it needs a little push to here the 2nd click, so it is actually compressing the seal which is needed, but the seal compresses much easier..which makes the door easier to close without slamming.

The lower side of the passenger side door was also sticking out on the bottom ( you can clearly see on the pictures above ), with the new seal it was solved, I did need to adjust the cath plate a little, but it made a huge difference.

[bartsscooterservice]

Would you like to share with us what it is and how to get it? as i am dealing with the same thing.

it's in mm

[rcb280z]

Okay cool, do you have a part number so I can order mine. Thanks!

[bartsscooterservice]

Okay cool, do you have a part number so I can order mine. Thanks!

Don't have a part number, but the picture above shows the sizes..., I got it at an industrial supplier for all kinds of rubber seals.

[bartsscooterservice]

Have to say they work well, I've sprayed water on it with a hose, and I can't see any leaks inside the car. Makes the doors close alot easier

[bartsscooterservice]

The drawing above is in MM. I used a Industrial supplier for rubber seals.

It's been a year so far, and had no leaks, and doors shut easily.