Tore the rubber seal on top of the door... What now?
07-14-2009 | 07:56 AM
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Hi all,
Please see the pics below. A neighbor kid shut the door while her umbrella was still out and it tore the rubber seal.
Is there a DIY that is recommended for this? Or, a replacement part? Trip to the dealer $$?
Any help, links or info is appreciated.
-Vince
Please see the pics below. A neighbor kid shut the door while her umbrella was still out and it tore the rubber seal.
Is there a DIY that is recommended for this? Or, a replacement part? Trip to the dealer $$?
Any help, links or info is appreciated.
-Vince
07-14-2009 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='941789' date='Jul 14 2009, 10:58 AM
Make the neighbor pay for it 
I think you need a new seal...
I think you need a new seal...
No missing pieces, and it does fit back together nice.
07-14-2009 | 08:13 AM
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From: Jersey
My Ride: 2004 530i
Model Year: 2004
Here are the part numbers for '04
05 Gasket, door joint, roof, door rear left 1 51227057509 $82.01
05 Gasket, door joint, roof, door rear rght 1 51227057510 $82.01
You can do a search in realoem.com for your specific model.
05 Gasket, door joint, roof, door rear left 1 51227057509 $82.01
05 Gasket, door joint, roof, door rear rght 1 51227057510 $82.01
You can do a search in realoem.com for your specific model.
07-14-2009 | 09:48 AM
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Try crazy glue if it's such a clean tear, it might just do the trick and save you some $$$! 
If not, you could always repair it then! 
If not, you could always repair it then!
07-14-2009 | 09:51 AM
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From: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='941879' date='Jul 14 2009, 12:48 PM
Try crazy glue if it's such a clean tear, it might just do the trick and save you some $$$! If not, you could always repair it then!
If not, you could always repair it then! +1 for Gary!
07-14-2009 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='941881' date='Jul 14 2009, 11:51 AM
I don't know about that... Since the tear is at the top of the door, I wouldn't risk it now with the summer rain in Florida.
+1 for Gary!
+1 for Gary!
Works on my Gary Fisher.
07-14-2009 | 11:49 AM
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I like the tire patch idea; look for some sort of rubber glue that will provide a water-tight seal. It'll probably work for a while, but you will have to eventually replace it.