Hard to close rear engine lid after installing new seal?

[dubstar]

I just installed this:

http://wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=211827711

the inner lips fit nicely on the sheet metal, but the lid won't close with all 4 sides installed...I removed the bottom seal and it closed, but the hatch popped open on the drive home

the top seal is also visible from the outside with the lid closed...should it be? the lid seems to be installed correctly

I did not cut angle corners where the horizontal sides meet the vertical sides...should I have? doesn't seem like it would make a difference

it closes easily enough now that I am home, so that's how it is now...I am hoping that the rubber compresses somewhat...anyone have an similar issues? I know door and window seals are often a problem

thanks

(I searched and did not find anything)
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"you could transport really tall things too, like a giraffe"

[KevinAlbrecht]

I have the same trouble with my new seal. I think it may be some adjustment in the rear hatch hinges. I think they can adjust just like the door hinges.

Let me know if you figure it out.
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Wait, what...?

[dubstar]

OK, I'll try to post some photos, as well...
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"you could transport really tall things too, like a giraffe"

[Rick]

I just put the same one in, or at least I think it was the same one that I got from ronnie @ bustoration. Mine fit with no issues. Remove the seal and adjust the hinges and latch plate so that the decklid closes flush with the body, then try to re-install. That was the procedure I used and had no issues.

[KevinAlbrecht]

[Rick]

true, mine was the 1 piece for a 67 bus.

[Aiko]

I installed the seals from WW on my 60 and even with adjustments still had too much of an odd/tight fit for my liking. I removed them and bought the seals from Ronnie at Bustoration which were definately NOT the WW seals and it worked out perfect. They were softer, much better fit and no adjustments needed.

[KevinAlbrecht]

[Aiko]

He carries several different brands from different manufacturers. The one I got is very soft, light Gray in color and comes in a large plastic bag [Brazil]. The seals I got from WW were Black in color and very thick/stiff.

Guess it depends on your bus and specific decklid though because I know people who have installed the WW seals and had no issues.

[dubstar]

mine are black, very well made, and fit nicely on the raised sheet metal lip, but pop the lid when all are installed...the lid seems to be adjusted well, so for now I am just going to run the top seal...I'll try again when I have more time

'63 Kombi
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"you could transport really tall things too, like a giraffe"

[tev]

I've got the same problem with the WW seals for my 63. I had to sit on the ground, grip the bumper and close the damn thing with my feet. After four years, its just now closing by just slamming it.

[Bloog]

Search for user Viande on the forums. He has the utmost in German seal made on actual by God German molds.
Also his website...
www.luftkuhlte.com
The difference is in the molding process.
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[VirtuallyReal]

Im having a hard time with these WW seals as well:
http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=211827711

It is the only one i see available for my bus.

I went to check the seals at Bustoration (mentioned above) but they both seem to be out of stock:

Black (rubber):
http://www.bustoration.com/Engine-Lid-Seal-55-79-Black-Rubber-EPDM-B6_p_2052.html

Gray (Foam):
http://www.bustoration.com/Engine-Lid-Seal-55-71-FOAM-B6_p_872.html

The WW seals are messing with the alignment of the lid, and i had to put a lot of pressure to manage to close it. I left them on and will check in a couple of days to see if they compress or something... But im definitely looking for a better option.

My bus is a 64 standard, and i have a new engine lid, new hinges and apron (from WW), a new hinge carrier (from KlassicFab) and we repaired the lips on the pillars, so, basically everything back in there is new... but now these WW seals are crapping the whole thing.

If anyone has a link of a better seal, that is currently available for purchase, please let me know.

UPDATE:

I found this one on CiP1:
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C24%2D261%2D827%2D711

But they are in the process of moving their warehouse and expect a 2 week delay on new orders... So, no.

Also found this one:
https://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/engine-lid/seal-engine-lid-261827711-br

Its brazilian, but available, and cheaper too. Can anyone here coment on this one? Is it worth the shot?

Thanks in advance.
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[wcfvw69]

The seal that Wolfsburg West sells is too thick and too firm. I bought one for my 70' bus and everything was aligned and adjusted perfect. I ended up throwing it in the garbage. I've read repeatedly that most folks have the same result.

Colin (Amskeptic) had a one piece engine lid seal on his 70'. His engine lid closed beautifully. He bought it from Bus Depot. It appears to be perfect.
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[VirtuallyReal]

Thanks bill I'll check that out.
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[Eric&Barb]

More than likely this is the one you want.

http://www.bustoration.com/Engine-Lid-Seal-55-71-FOAM-B6_p_872.html

Made of a closed foam rubber and so has lots of give. Not as good as the part from the factory, but as close as we have been able to find.

That other one WW sells is only a small step up from stuffing garden hose pieces in there.....
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