Rear Lens Seals - Urgent!

Roge1 · Apr 5th, 2020, 21:24

Hi all,

Out today trying to track a leak in the boot of the car - took off the rear lights to find that neither had rubber seals attached! Presumably this isn't right, and would at least partly explain where water is coming from!?

Does anyone have spare seals at all, or could recommend a fix in the short term given current circumstances?

Many thanks

Roge1

SteveSarre · Apr 6th, 2020, 18:30

Hi Roge

What model and what year, left or right, top or bottom (if V70)?

Steve

Roge1 · Apr 7th, 2020, 18:18

Apologies, should have said it's an S70.. That being said, I could probably make any light seal work!??

Thanks

Roge1

Bob Meadows · Apr 7th, 2020, 19:10

If you have to make your own gaskets then ebay is good for various materials & sizes: ~
This is one link to a closed cell type https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Foam-Shee...u_H2dpfidBqtSw

You can also get similar in a cord form if that can be used?
Trust it helps
Bob.

ASt85 · Apr 7th, 2020, 19:10

Cutting a neoprene gasket from a sheet is a PITA fir the area of the rear light stack due to the shape; if you can't source the original "rubber" gaskets/seals the only viable option would be silicone sealant.

HOWEVER, if you choose to use it, apply a thin even layer on the metal face of the car body, allow it to cure and then and only then refit the light stack(s) - by allowing it to cure and then re-fixing the light stacks, the stacks will not glue to the body but simply will form a flexible and weatherproof non-bonded seal as you tension the nuts on the rear of the light stacks ie they won't let in water and you can get them off again without breaking the plastic!

The other viable alternative would be to use the waterproof 3mm foam draught proofing window insulation strip which you can get on a 5 or 10m reel from Toolstation, Screwfix, Wickes or Amazon.

Apr 5th, 2020, 21:24	#1
Roge1 Member Last Online: Oct 16th, 2023 15:32 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Aberdeen	Rear Lens Seals - Urgent! Hi all, Out today trying to track a leak in the boot of the car - took off the rear lights to find that neither had rubber seals attached! Presumably this isn't right, and would at least partly explain where water is coming from!? Does anyone have spare seals at all, or could recommend a fix in the short term given current circumstances? Many thanks Roge1

Apr 6th, 2020, 18:30	#2
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 17:43 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Hi Roge What model and what year, left or right, top or bottom (if V70)? Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Apr 7th, 2020, 19:10	#5
ASt85 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 14:11 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walderslade....Kent	Cutting a neoprene gasket from a sheet is a PITA fir the area of the rear light stack due to the shape; if you can't source the original "rubber" gaskets/seals the only viable option would be silicone sealant. HOWEVER, if you choose to use it, apply a thin even layer on the metal face of the car body, allow it to cure and then and only then refit the light stack(s) - by allowing it to cure and then re-fixing the light stacks, the stacks will not glue to the body but simply will form a flexible and weatherproof non-bonded seal as you tension the nuts on the rear of the light stacks ie they won't let in water and you can get them off again without breaking the plastic! The other viable alternative would be to use the waterproof 3mm foam draught proofing window insulation strip which you can get on a 5 or 10m reel from Toolstation, Screwfix, Wickes or Amazon. __________________ The saddest moment is when the one who gave you the best memories....becomes a MEMORY V70 SE 2004 2.3L T5 Geartronic, C70 2005 2.0T Automatic, Sold 2.4l 20 Valve Automatic Torslander Sold 854 GLT 20v Auto Last edited by ASt85; Apr 7th, 2020 at 19:20.

Apr 7th, 2020, 18:18	#3
Roge1 Member Last Online: Oct 16th, 2023 15:32 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Aberdeen	Apologies, should have said it's an S70.. That being said, I could probably make any light seal work!?? Thanks Roge1

Apr 7th, 2020, 19:10	#4
Bob Meadows Premier Member Last Online: Today 08:25 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: STANDISH LANCASHIRE	If you have to make your own gaskets then ebay is good for various materials & sizes: ~ This is one link to a closed cell type https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Foam-Shee...u_H2dpfidBqtSw You can also get similar in a cord form if that can be used? Trust it helps Bob.

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