Johnny wick Posted April 28, 2014 Share #1 Posted April 28, 2014 I need to readjust the door hinges and change the original worn door seals in order to be able to wash the car without having wáter rush in. Can someone advice which seals and gasket shall i change exactly? Will these ones be okay:Datsun 240Z, 260Z, 280Z, 280ZX & Mazda RX7 iCatalog - Black Dragon AutoParts 59-820, 59-821, 59-876.or will i need any other additional seals and gaskets? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/49132-water-getting-inside-car-through-doors-when-washing-my-240z-what-seals-i-need/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfa.series1 Posted April 28, 2014 Share #2 Posted April 28, 2014 The doors seals (59-820/821) are made by Precision Rubber Parts - PRP, and are the same ones sold by MSA. They have a bad reputation for being oversized or fat and creating significant problems in getting a door to seal properly. The forums are full of stories about bad fit problems with these products. Better choices are from Nissan or Vintage Rubber - and yes they are significantly more expensive. You pay your money and you take your choices.To specifically answer your question, only the door seal mentioned above is really needed to keep water out of the cabin. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/49132-water-getting-inside-car-through-doors-when-washing-my-240z-what-seals-i-need/#findComment-446791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny wick Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted April 28, 2014 The doors seals (59-820/821) are made by Precision Rubber Parts - PRP, and are the same ones sold by MSA. They have a bad reputation for being oversized or fat and creating significant problems in getting a door to seal properly. The forums are full of stories about bad fit problems with these products. Better choices are from Nissan or Vintage Rubber - and yes they are significantly more expensive. You pay your money and you take your choices.To specifically answer your question, only the door seal mentioned above is really needed to keep water out of the cabin.Okay, thanks for your great advice! Which supplier from Nissan can sell me these seals? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/49132-water-getting-inside-car-through-doors-when-washing-my-240z-what-seals-i-need/#findComment-446792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Head Posted April 28, 2014 Share #4 Posted April 28, 2014 The seals from a late 90's Kia Sportage work well. Also, don't forget the shark-fin shaped piece on top of the door front. It's important.http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/body-paint-s30/37308-kia-sportage-weatherstip-rocks.html Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/49132-water-getting-inside-car-through-doors-when-washing-my-240z-what-seals-i-need/#findComment-446793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfa.series1 Posted April 28, 2014 Share #5 Posted April 28, 2014 Okay, thanks for your great advice! Which supplier from Nissan can sell me these seals?It's possible you're out of luck with Nissan. I pulled the P/N's from the online catalog: 76801-E4100 ® and 76802-E4100 (L) and checked Courtesy's site. 76801-E4100 comes up available at the warehouse for $71.82, however 76802-E4100 is now listed NLA. I suggest you get with your local Nissan dealer to see if they can locate the parts for you. Some Google searches might locate the parts but be sure they are actually in stock before parting with $$$. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/49132-water-getting-inside-car-through-doors-when-washing-my-240z-what-seals-i-need/#findComment-446800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted April 29, 2014 Share #6 Posted April 29, 2014 The seals from a late 90's Kia Sportage work well. Also, don't forget the shark-fin shaped piece on top of the door front. It's important.http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/body-paint-s30/37308-kia-sportage-weatherstip-rocks.htmlI have Kia Sportage seals on my doors and rear hatch, waterproof. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/49132-water-getting-inside-car-through-doors-when-washing-my-240z-what-seals-i-need/#findComment-446875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Obvious Posted April 30, 2014 Share #7 Posted April 30, 2014 I'd not heard that you could use the Sportage weather stripping on the rear hatch as well. Fits OK back there too? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/49132-water-getting-inside-car-through-doors-when-washing-my-240z-what-seals-i-need/#findComment-446886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny wick Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted April 30, 2014 I have Kia Sportage seals on my doors and rear hatch, waterproof.Where can i purchase them? Need a reliable source and the part numbers so i can address exactly what i need to them. Exactly what kia sportage model and year seals will fit perfectly? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/49132-water-getting-inside-car-through-doors-when-washing-my-240z-what-seals-i-need/#findComment-446913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Head Posted April 30, 2014 Share #9 Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) The part number is in Post #6 in the thread I linked in Post #4 above. Do you have Kia dealers down there?They're actually longer than needed. Typically, you fit the 90 degree bend of the weather-strip to the 90 degree bend on the car, then run the rest of the stripping and trim the ends.Edit re jfa below - the range of years are in that other thread also. Edited April 30, 2014 by Zed Head Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/49132-water-getting-inside-car-through-doors-when-washing-my-240z-what-seals-i-need/#findComment-446935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfa.series1 Posted April 30, 2014 Share #10 Posted April 30, 2014 Any number of folks have pulled the Kia weatherstrips off of a wrecked vehicle at a salvage yard - that's where mine came from. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/49132-water-getting-inside-car-through-doors-when-washing-my-240z-what-seals-i-need/#findComment-446936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartsscooterservice Posted May 1, 2014 Share #11 Posted May 1, 2014 I used a universal rubber seal just a few bucks really, it's in this topichttp://www.classiczcars.com/forums/body-paint-s30/45552-door-slamming-issue-fixed-finally.html Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/49132-water-getting-inside-car-through-doors-when-washing-my-240z-what-seals-i-need/#findComment-447010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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