New project 2.8

[Paul Rice]

That seal looks a lot thicker than the one on Dawns?

 

[Sean d]

Also the light unit is a good fit on the face of the boot lid too Sean. I think that's where the main issue is on Dawn's car even though it's a "Genuine" part. Is the gasket made of cork?

Tony.

The gasket is made of rubber pal, the hardest part is crushing it between the lens and the boot lid, the main body on the inside snaps onto the lens and is very precise not even 1mm in it, if it's not snapped on precisely the light bulb holder will not fit properly

 

[ktnez99]

Also the light unit is a good fit on the face of the boot lid too Sean. I think that's where the main issue is on Dawn's car even though it's a "Genuine" part. Is the gasket made of cork?

Tony.

The gasket is rubber. I have a new lens cover - another new one - awaiting my collection locally.

Do I need another new gasket @Sean d ?

 

[ktnez99]

That seal looks a lot thicker than the one on Dawns?

I think they’ll be the same Paul. Collected mine from Soper. Wondering if I need another new one as I have another lens cover awaiting my collection.

 

[Sean d]

The gasket is rubber. I have a new lens cover - another new one - awaiting my collection locally.

Do I need another new gasket @Sean d ?

I wouldn't think you need another one . What was the problem with yours as I thought Paul was fitting it at Tony's when I left

 

[ktnez99]

I wouldn't think you need another one . What was the problem with yours as I thought Paul was fitting it at Tony's when I left

The lens is bowed in the middle was the conclusion.

 

[ktnez99]

As a matter of prcation I replaced brake light seal as once they have been out the seal is no good for a second use. Only £2 per seal
Before View attachment 125107
New seal
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Tested
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If you look closely at the photo @t-tony the same NFL logo is in the right hand corner as with mine from BMW. I’m assuming the one I’m picking up will have the same on it, too.

 

[ktnez99]

The gasket is made of rubber pal, the hardest part is crushing it between the lens and the boot lid, the main body on the inside snaps onto the lens and is very precise not even 1mm in it, if it's not snapped on precisely the light bulb holder will not fit properly

I’m making a note of this advice!

 

[mrscalex]

The gasket now supplied is a completely different profile to the original. Much more bulky. It's an absolute b*gger to press in properly so the lens sits fully flush.

 

[Sean d]

The gasket now supplied is a completely different profile to the original. Much more bulky. It's an absolute b*gger to press in properly so the lens sits fully flush.

I thought the original was the same profile but got flattened in the fitting process

 

[mrscalex]

I thought the original was the same profile but got flattened in the fitting process

I'm sure it does to some extent. But I read many moons ago it's also a different profile.

 

[Paul Rice]

I wouldn't think you need another one . What was the problem with yours as I thought Paul was fitting it at Tony's when I left

I think you covered the problem Sean "Paul was fitting it"

 

[Sean d]

Last bits painted today, I am going in on Monday to bolt it all together and it's done,

 

[billz]

Will be a great Zed for some lucky owner

 

[Sean d]

Had all day boxing up all the loose ends, it's all but done,
Jobs to do.
Swap wheels back to original,
Need new side lights
Need new aerial grommet
Need one jacking point,
Deep clean engine bay
Final mop on the paint
Wash.

 

[t-tony]

Looking good mate

Tony.

 

[Carl Brown]

That looks fantastic Sean

 

[andyglym]

Top job as usual mate

 

[Sean d]

Thanks guys, nearly ready for its new owner

 

[mrscalex]

That’s minty mate. Lovely.