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webby-lr



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Washer/light leak.

I had a PM about sourcing the rubber seals...but can't reply due to being new here...seals, they cost little.
If you google NITRILE-70-RUBBER-O-RINGS-2-5MM-CROSS-SECTION-2MM-ID-15MM you will find them.

From memory, 3mm ID is about right and should stretch over the plastic washer jet spigot and rest in the tiny groove. Silicone grease to lubricate/seal before pushing into the light unit.
Mark

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So what you are saying is after you've put the rubber thing on lubricate it and push it in the unit ? I'll get me coat Mr. Green

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Re: Washer/light leak.

webby-lr wrote:
I had a PM about sourcing the rubber seals...but can't reply due to being new here...seals, they cost little.
If you google NITRILE-70-RUBBER-O-RINGS-2-5MM-CROSS-SECTION-2MM-ID-15MM you will find them.

From memory, 3mm ID is about right and should stretch over the plastic washer jet spigot and rest in the tiny groove. Silicone grease to lubricate/seal before pushing into the light unit.
Mark


Top advice mate Thumbs Up

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cqr wrote:
Just reuse the rubber seal, but swear silicone (grease ) on both sides
Worked for me 3 years +


Well -my leaks back. Will try the smearing of the silicone grease on the existing seal first, then think about putting some of the e profile weather strip on there as well.

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After 3 replacements on warranty I now have a strip of black insulating tape covering the top join. Bodge works. Can't really see it against the Loire blue, but hey, its a true Land Rover Laughing

Incidentally Captain Tolleys leaks sealer is pretty good for sneaky leaks too, much used on the yacht. FL2 Ex D2, D3, RRS, etc. now all gone.

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westville wrote:
I used some rubberised E profile draught seal strip (from Lidl) - cut two lengths and ran the top (longer) length across and down at the edges to allow water to run off - fitted the shorter length across the bottom leaving the drip edge clear,
Forgive my crude drawing but I hope you get the idea.
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Hello

Did you put this on top of the existing foam rubber seals or around the edges of it ?

Just wondering if I put it on top it will be too thick for the light to 'snap' back into place

Ta

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I removed all the previous gunk and stuck the profile directly on the lamp - when you press it back on there is enough spring to allow the lamp retaining clips to click into pleace - so far it is holding up well no sign of any further leaks Whistle No Longer the owner of a 2013MY Fuji White GS

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Deano64



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Thanks for this. Will see what the SI grease on existing rubber foam seal does first
Got some of this e profile stuff. But for gaps of 1.5 to 3mm. Should be ok. Also got some neoprene adhesive sealant tape that looks like what is on there already

Ta

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Deano64 wrote:
westville wrote:
I used some rubberised E profile draught seal strip (from Lidl) - cut two lengths and ran the top (longer) length across and down at the edges to allow water to run off - fitted the shorter length across the bottom leaving the drip edge clear,
Forgive my crude drawing but I hope you get the idea.
Click image to enlarge


Hello

Did you put this on top of the existing foam rubber seals or around the edges of it ?

Just wondering if I put it on top it will be too thick for the light to 'snap' back into place

Ta


MIght have to resort to this since the silicone grease doesn't seem to be too effective any more after the weekends downpours..At least I know how to remove the light now so can clean it up whilst not fitted to the car

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No connection with the seller but why not just replace the seal.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Land-Rover-Fre...2121349616 (Now Sold). 2008 Freelander 2 (Nazca Sand) SE TD4 Auto. Statutory write off & on WOVR for hail damage but still road legal.
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I have now

We'll see how that fix goes. Not holding my breath !

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Badger51 wrote:
No connection with the seller but why not just replace the seal.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Land-Rover-Fre...2121349616


I bought the very item & it leaked worse than the old gasket Big Cry

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Yes it leaks, but the downpours have been exceptional. Looks like it’s the e profile window seal next. Getting a bit fed up of this now

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Can't find the seller I used now but bought something like these and excellent seal. The old one had compressed. Remember to clean surfaces before you stick it back on the light unit and apply a little wipe of Vaseline to the bodywork.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Free...SwGdtctFc~

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Maybe I didn’t clean enough of the old gunk from the existing one. There was still a bit of glue on it. I did rub it with ims though but msybe not enough. Ive got sellotape on the outside now in these downpours ! Poor show

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