Door seals / rubber replacement advice

[jammers]

Preparing for a cape trip next year and started looking at the door seals on my 2.7 MY10 D4. Realised that the drivers inner door seal, right near where your hip would rub, is very worn. The passenger has some damage to the lower seal that is attached to the door itself (and the firm rubber strip on the bottom of the same door - like something was closed in there and them car driven off?)

Anybody replaced theirs? Any advice? I have done basic water crossings and muddy trails without any problem of water mud ingress. I am balancing the ease/cost of making it as good as it should vs making it worse with a diy. Also some of those vids of the tele track indicate there will be a water crossing or two...

[winaje]

Seals are inexpensive, Genuine Discovery 3 Front Door Seal LR015154 | eBay
Would suggest that a couple would be worth fitting for peace of mind and prevention.

[PhilipA]

Anybody replaced theirs? Any advice? I have done basic water crossings and
muddy trails without any problem of water mud ingress. I am balancing the
ease/cost of making it as good as it should vs making it worse with a diy. Also
some of those vids of the tele track indicate there will be a water crossing or
two...

The main water entry if you stop in water is via the door drains. Door seals don't make much difference. However for minor crossings they keep out water a bit.
Regards Philip A

[winaje]

The main water entry if you stop in water is via the door drains. Door seals don't make much difference. However for minor crossings they keep out water a bit.
Regards Philip A



Thanks Phil, so what would you suggest as the best way to block those drains as needed? Maybe some tape, assuming they are all on the bottom of the door?

[PhilipA]

It's pretty hard to keep water out if you stop.
The door drains can be left open if you make very sure the plastic film that seals the inside of the door under the trim is in good nick with glue all the way around.
But really , they don't float very well and if you stop, the water is going to get inside surprisingly quickly.

The main game is to not get stuck in water, and have your travelling companion ready to pull you out and have a snatch strap attached to the tow hook and inside being held by the passenger.

I however would never take a D3 over Nolans brook although I met some guys in D3s who AFAIR are on this forum who did. They had the suspension risers. I chickened at the unnamed swamp just befor e Nolans in my V8 Rangie and then the next day found out 4X 200 Cruisers on a tagalong had been stuck in Nolans and were write offs.

Regards Philip A

[winaje]

It's pretty hard to keep water out if you stop.
The door drains can be left open if you make very sure the plastic film that seals the inside of the door under the trim is in good nick with glue all the way around.
But really , they don't float very well and if you stop, the water is going to get inside surprisingly quickly.

The main game is to not get stuck in water, and have your travelling companion ready to pull you out and have a snatch strap attached to the tow hook and inside being held by the passenger.

I however would never take a D3 over Nolans brook although I met some guys in D3s who AFAIR are on this forum who did. They had the suspension risers. I chickened at the unnamed swamp just befor e Nolans in my V8 Rangie and then the next day found out 4X 200 Cruisers on a tagalong had been stuck in Nolans and were write offs.

Regards Philip A

Thanks Phil, appreciate the info. I'd never heard of Nolan's Brook by name, but found this and it looks like it'd be a challenge if the water was a bit higher. At least he had it all set up right. Anyone know who makes the wading blind he has fitted?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sDySo9Qh6A

[101RRS]

If all seals are intact then supposedy it takes about 20 minutes for water to get through - so just make sure all are in place.

My door seals were already gone in my car when i got it and it had only covered 37,000lm and from reading here they do not last long so I never bothered replacing mine.

However if doing a trip liemyou are planning I too would get the door seal replaced - and check the door drains are all clear etc - make sure you do not dislodge the seals to stop water going in.

Garry

[Canaussie]

Thanks Phil, appreciate the info. I'd never heard of Nolan's Brook by name, but found this and it looks like it'd be a challenge if the water was a bit higher. At least he had it all set up right. Anyone know who makes the wading blind he has fitted?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sDySo9Qh6A


Woot that's me

[Canaussie]

I can tell ya when I get home what brand it is

[winaje]

Woot that's me

Awesome... Well done, thanks. Also interested in what size it is when stowed away? And is that a Baja Rack? What height is the vehicle when it's fitted?

[Canaussie]

Awesome... Well done, thanks. Also interested in what size it is when stowed away? And is that a Baja Rack? What height is the vehicle when it's fitted?


Your welcome, the rack adds 165 mm to total height of vehicle, I do like the way the rack follows the roof line as it drops at the front. As for the car bra I bought it from a mate with all his arb recovery gear, but I believe it was a promotion with signing a subscription with an off road magazine. It's a denier fabric with a poly coating on one side.

I'm not sure but if Phillip A is the same fella he used to distribute those racks, I believe Wolf 4x4 does now but uncertain. Like any roof rack there is some noise and ups the fuel economy. As for storage it's about the size of one of those fabric grocery bags like from woolies

[Canaussie]

Just for your info that video was shot last year and we did the whole OTL

[PhilipA]

I'm not sure but if Phillip A is the same fella he used to distribute those
racks
Sigh, yes for my sins I worked for the bloke who imported them and went broke owing me lots of money.
Baja Racks are now imported by Mitchell Brothers who sell them through dealers. I don't know if they have D3/4 racks .
Regards Philip A

[Canaussie]

Sorry to bring up bad memories Phillip but you game me excellent customer service which is such a rarity in Australia these days, so thanks again.