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I will be installing the rubber around the engine tin this weekend. I was wondering if I had to use the set from a supplier such as Midamerica, or if I could go to Napa or Autozone and use something they stocked. Also , I read several posts regarding the seal around the decklid, how people have used rubber dots instead of the seal. I was wondering if I could cut the existing seal into smaller pieces leaving spaces between them.

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Chris

8/9/061:44 PM

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Former Member

I will be installing the rubber around the engine tin this weekend. I was wondering if I had to use the set from a supplier such as Midamerica, or if I could go to Napa or Autozone and use something they stocked. Also , I read several posts regarding the seal around the decklid, how people have used rubber dots instead of the seal. I was wondering if I could cut the existing seal into smaller pieces leaving spaces between them.

Thanks
Chris

8/9/061:44 PM

Alan MerklinDrclock - Elkins, West Virginia Supporting Member

Chris,

The engine tin seal is a VW Bus " H "shaped engine foam seal available thru BugStuff 724 785 7000.

Deck lid, best to use 4 rubber "buttons" (avaiilable at a glass supply ) at equal distances around the opening, this allows for some additional heat displacement rather than using a solid rubber seal.

8/9/061:56 PM

execk2

I use a car rubber. Play safe.

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