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Old 02-03-2008, 04:38 PM
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The seal size/type varies for just about every kit brand.

Also keep in mind that most seals will settle in very quickly to the opening shape/size, so don't be too disheartened if they appear to be slightly too large when first installed. Especially if you have slightly uneven gaps. I tend to go a little(I mean just a little) on the fat side as you tend to get better performance in the long term.

e.g. door seals & boot seals. I install them, leave them for a week with the doors/boot closed to settle in before making a final decision.

Aftermarket seals do not perform well in the long term. I've just replaced the pinchweld style seals on the RMC. The rubber had started to delaminate from the plastic mounting section and were also starting to get a little on the floppy side.

I've never installed a bonnet seal, prefer to run without a seal there.
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