Re: 105/115 GTV Trunk Weatherstripping

[Chris Sweetapple <Highwood@domain.elided>]

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>>Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2001 23:47:45 -0800
From: Jeff Matson <jsm8@domain.elided>
Subject: re: : 105/115 GTV Trunk Weatherstripping

I believe that in addition to the difference between the
seal on the body and the seal on the lid, there are also two
different versions of the seal on the body (making a total
of 3 seals).  I don't know the timing of the switch, but it
can make a big difference.  When I got my '74 GTV I replaced
the leaking seal (on the body), and the new one was too
thick.  I had to put shims under the hinges and the latch to
even get the trunk to close.  It got better over time, but
never was really right.  I eventually got a "thin version"
GTV body trunk seal (from Highwood, I think), and proper fit
was restored (with no shims).  If you've got the seal on the
body, it's probably meant to be there, but might be the
wrong version.
<<

The exact profile of the boot/trunk seal fitted by Alfa Romeo changed over
the years and some of these seals made the lid very difficult to shut, and
also made it sit high when you did get it to shut.  The "thin version"
which I sell is not an original part, but something that I have found which
is made by a UK company and does the job very well.

Chris Sweetapple
Highwood Motor Company
Swansea, U.K.
www.highwoodalfa.com

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