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Old 07-14-2009, 06:56 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.





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Old 07-14-2009, 06:58 AM
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Make the neighbor pay for it

I think you need a new seal...
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It's very simple to replace the door seal. Contact Garry at Newport BMW, you get 25% discount for being E60.net member.
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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...
They did offer. But, they're really hurting for money now. I'm hoping to find an fix that's nearly invisible. :-)
No missing pieces, and it does fit back together nice.
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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.
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thx xman
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Try crazy glue if it's such a clean tear, it might just do the trick and save you some $$$! If not, you could always repair it then!
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='941879' date='Jul 14 2009, 12:48 PM
Try crazy glue if it's such a clean tear, it might just do the trick and save you some $$$! If not, you could always repair it then!
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!
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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!
How about a bicycle tire patch kit. Cut the rubber to fit over the tear, then apply the adhesive? Anyone?

Works on my Gary Fisher.
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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.


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