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drum:
Looking at the Defender Door Seals there is a fairly standard tubular type seal up both sides and along the top of the door frame. However the bottom seal is like a flap along the bottom edge of the door.

Why is it not a proper seal along the bottom edge of the door like it is on the frame??

What are the likely problems if I replace this with a proper seal?

I also think the doors wil seal better if the seals were a bit stiffer. If this is the case would inserting a length of say rubber fuel hose into the seals do any harm?

davidlandy:
it will keep water in!

having the seal on the door means that when u open it there is a level ish surface to allow the water to get out.  I think that some of the earlier 90/110s had a seal there and they changed it.

 :D

drum:
That principle I can understand but the little flappy thing that is there doesn't even keep the water out!!

I'm thinking of replacing the one along the bottom of the door with a proper seal, so you still get the outward flow with the doors open, but should get a better seal when they're closed.

drum:
Looking on Paddocks, the bottom flappy door seals changed with Chassis 95MY anybody any idea what changed??

Guy90:
Defenders got carpets :lol:

Its not meant to keep water out. Its to let it in. If you've ever driven across a fast dflowing river you'll know why :lol:  :lol:

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