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Author Topic: how to attach bonnet seal?  (Read 4228 times)
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« on: January 26, 2006, 05:27:56 AM »
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Hi guys,

how does the bonnet seal attach?

one on top of the firewall with a series of holes going across the top.

rivets, screws???

I am reluctant to do either any tips here?

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« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2006, 05:52:03 AM »
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Ed, it attaches with long T shaped clips made just for the job.

I don't have any spare unfortunately, but if you ask around for an old one off someones wreck or donor car, you can just take out the old clips and put them in your new rubber.

Hope this helps.

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« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2006, 05:57:26 AM »
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Ed,

The originals are prone to rust.

You can use plastic ones off later models (Commodore), which are better anyway because they don't scratch off the paint as you push them through the hole in the cowl. They also provide a more effective seal.

Rares or their agents will be able to help, as will Spectrum Rubber.

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« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2006, 06:02:27 AM »
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thankyou guys,

will add some plastic T clips to my list of little things to get and jobs to do.

thanks

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« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2006, 07:15:57 AM »
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hi guys ive got to do the same could someone post a pic of the plastic clip or tell me where on a commodore these clips are
cheers Tony
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« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2006, 11:18:35 PM »
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I'm still after these clips too, will let you know how i go when i get something.

may just rego the car first then look.

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« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2006, 11:29:09 PM »
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Some auto parts stores have little packets of plastic clips and stuff like that. You could try some small "christmas tree" push-ins?
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« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2006, 03:07:15 AM »
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hi guys have you tried rare spares, the rubber i used was on supplied by rares and had the clips already attached.
failing that try taking the seal into one of the japanese manufacturers spares dept, im sure they could match it up, or as stinky suggested auto parts store, im sure even repco could come close.

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« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2006, 10:25:33 PM »
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 Most panelbeaters have grab kits of all sorts of little clips and doodads , might be worth a try ?
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« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2006, 07:07:27 AM »
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You could always use original clips. I've never had any trouble with them rusting and they're not that hard to find.

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« Reply #10 on: February 13, 2006, 09:59:36 PM »
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Guys,

RE: bonnet seal clips.

I have used plastic clips from Rare Spares.

Retainer roof/door seal HK-HX
Part # SP1710
cost $0.30 each.
9 required.

They fit well, just use a pin punch to drive them home tightly.

hope this helps

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