zachreini Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 What’s up everyone! I got new weatherstripping, window rubbers, etc. and I’m having trouble fitting the doors on with the new seals. Doesn’t seem like they want to fully close with the new weatherstripping. Any tips or tricks? 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 I doubt they were a Nissan made perfect match, but just Taiwan close. This was the 520? Did you compare them to the old ones for thickness and compressability? 1 Quote Link to comment
zachreini Posted November 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 The truck didn’t have any seals on it when I got it. They were all rotted out. Yes it’s for a 520 2 Quote Link to comment
zachreini Posted November 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 If I remember correctly, I ordered them from New Datsun Parts 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 I would think that if the part is original it would fit. Their site claims to buy from suppliers, no mention of Nissan. Anyone can call themselves Datsun Parts. The supplier may have the mold for the seals but all it takes is the rubber too thick or slightly stiffer foam inside and the door won't compress it properly. 1 Quote Link to comment
zachreini Posted November 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 5 minutes ago, datzenmike said: I would think that if the part is original it would fit. Their site claims to buy from suppliers, no mention of Nissan. Anyone can call themselves Datsun Parts. The supplier may have the mold for the seals but all it takes it the rubber too thick or slightly stiffer foam inside and the door won't compress it properly. Thank you for the info. What options do I have to remedy this? 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 Is the seal hollow or foam filled??? 1 Quote Link to comment
zachreini Posted November 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 This is a cross section of the seal 1 Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted November 17, 2019 Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 The only door seals they list are aftermarket. Are you able to force the door closed all the way? The door strikes can be adjusted I believe... 1 Quote Link to comment
zachreini Posted November 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 I adjusted the door strikes and both hinges with no success. I did get it to "shut" but the door and the body were not flush. About 1/2" proud 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted November 17, 2019 Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 Do you have a piece of the original to see how they are different? 1 Quote Link to comment
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