Re: seal + oil filler flap
Well so far the seal has cost me £150 (about $225) plus a small scratch on the body work !
It turns out that the seal I was originally sent WAS NOT a Porsche OEM part. It was a repro and that's why it wouldn't fit correctly.
Even after cutting it up there was no way it was going to fit correctly. So I've now ordered one direct from Porsche in Germany - £80 ($140) ! Hopefully that one will slip right on (right!).
This is not a lucky car for me so far - the other night I opened the oil filler cap (it's a 72 so its the one on the rear wing with a button in the door well) and the bracket snapped. The flap went spinning off into the distance. Amazingly the main Porsche dealer in London had a replacment in stock which is on it's way to me now - I'm scared to sit in it now for fear of a comedy, seat falling through the floor moment.
The sickening thing is that the car really is in 9.5/10.0 condition, but all of the little things that could go wrong appear to be starting to go wrong. Grit teeth and keep plugging on I guess.
Honestly if there was a social services for 911Ss then they would take this car into care ! "According to our records Mr Richardson this 2.4S has been subject to systematic abuse and deterioration since being in your care".
SUCCESS ! (3/4 rubber seal)
Finally got a seal to fit the window !
Turns out the seals are the correct size and do not need cutting at all. The key is to get the flat edge (that faces the door) in first and then get the rest in afterwards. The seal must be pushed right into the gap - when you think it's in it's probably still got a fair way to go.
A mate who had experience of fitting one did it for me - lots of WD40 and elbow grease and it fits perfectly now. It's really a 2 man job as someone needs to hold the window frame while someone gets the seal on.
When fitting the window back onto the car, fold the loose flap behind the door seal to ensure that the seal doesn't get pulled out when you slam the door.
Also lubricate the window frame to allow the window to shut or the rubber will stick and the glass will be stressed.
Job done.
Now I've got to paint out the small scratch the I made when removing the window. Any tips ? I've got a can of touch up paint and a small artists brush.