Wilson_WWSC Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 So, I had a black dragon auto weatherstrip kit, the interior hatch piece fits like crap, don't know how I'm going to fix it. The door pieces didn't even look remotely close, so I got some Kia Sportage ones. The hatch glass piece fit well. The windshield rubber also fit well... or so I thought. After putting the glass (and the trim) on the car, I noticed that there is a gap between weatherstrip and car frame on the upper passenger side corner. The inside looks like it is sealed (there is no light shining through). My question is, what's wrong? Is it poor installation, poor product, or will the rubber/glass wiggle itself back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shika805 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 i have the same problem... rear hatch glass seal and doors do not fit well. everything else is ok really disappointed in black dragon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson_WWSC Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 makes me never want to do business with these suckers again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megatherion Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 I have the same problem, but I got my kit from MSA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 This is a common problem with aftermarket seals. I bought windshield, hatch, and door seals from Nissan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akuma-z Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 This is a common problem with aftermarket seals. I bought windshield, hatch, and door seals from Nissan I thought that the Nissan OEM seals were NLA. If not, would you happen to know the part numbers you used? I would like to avoid using aftermarket seals if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetride2go Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Ditto on the OE Nissan windshield gasket. It was strongly recommended to me by several people to go with OEM gaskets when dealing with glass. I just purchased one last summer for the windshield at my local Nissan dealer, however, be prepared to spend a lot more! My hatch glass is Black Dragon, and it fits ok... Cheers Ryan~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I thought that the Nissan OEM seals were NLA. If not, would you happen to know the part numbers you used? I would like to avoid using aftermarket seals if possible. That could be, I bought mine around 2000 or 2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shika805 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 ^ damn, i was gonna to check our dealership here. You think they still producing these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akuma-z Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Looks like Courtesyparts still has them! Product SKU: 72610-S30ALL Like everyone has already mentioned..be ready to pay. http://www.courtesyparts.com/windshield-weather-strip-1970-1978-240z-260z-280z-seater-p-568959.html?cPath=7724_7754& Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetride2go Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 $238.23!!! That's cheaper than I paid for mine at Vancouver Nissan! Krikey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txbeaux Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 There's a guy on ebay selling the windshield weatherstrip for $100. It is stated as NOS and shows to have a Nissan part number. I think he is from Houston or Spring Texas. Also has a lot other NOS parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akuma-z Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 The only "NOS" windshield weatherstrip I see on ebay right now is being sold by reddat so I would suggest looking elsewhere. I have a large suspicion those "NOS" parts he is selling are remanufactured. If that name is not familiar you should check this tread: http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=93170 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gr8White Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 The only "NOS" windshield weatherstrip I see on ebay right now is being sold by reddat so I would suggest looking elsewhere. I have a large suspicion those "NOS" parts he is selling are remanufactured. If that name is not familiar you should check this tread: http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=93170 Yep, I bought some "NOS" rivets from this cracker, the only thing to "NOS" that applied was the "N".......This guy would advertise a mint 1972 240Z as "NOS" if he thought he could get away with convincing you that he didn't roll the miles back to zero.. Very misleading stuff, he'll show you the NOS packaging but you won't get it in the packaging. Hmm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenji Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Hey everyone, I now am working at Auto Glass place in sales. I was unsure about my install as well, when i was doing it myself. After speaking with one of the techs I found out it was install error. I was shown the correct way and now the gasket looks and works great! If your in socal I can help if not pm pictures and I will explain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson_WWSC Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 I don't have pics with me, and my car is back home (I'm in LA for school). If it is not too hard to do, could you please explain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightywhitey185 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I had a pretty sizable gap in my gasket on the upper corner on my driver side so here is what i did.A black dragon geasket mind you.After about a week of looking at my work i noticed the gasket was sagging in that corner noticably so i re wet the entire gasket with soapy water like crazy andjust started messaging it around the entire gasket.just forcing it around really.let it dry and use silicone to seal and hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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