611 374 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Hi Guys Now im back on the road again im just working through my snag list! On the A series where the heater box is there is a rubber seal that seals against the bonnet to stop any engine smells getting into the heater box. Mine is not original and im not sure its sealing properly as when i have been driving for a while you can smell engine fumes. Anyone know where to get a reproduction of the original or have a piece of original one as a template? I have seen some for the B series online but have no clue how that compares to the A series one? Thanks Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H-400 1,476 Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 (edited) This seal fits over the edge of the heater box and got one lip pointing up, usually you can buy them at oldtimermeetings by the meter. If you'r going to look for them at an Opel webshop you'll pay more: http://dr-manta-shop.de/epages/0859c4be-b99b-4b88-8216-6a78b07dc4b5.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/0859c4be-b99b-4b88-8216-6a78b07dc4b5/Categories/2f8639feef43f2964be0cee184dad78c/6aa1be3a9038b9d27d9233bf1c090f21 Picture of the seal: I would try a boot seal of a Manta-B. Edited December 2, 2020 by H-400 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
611 374 Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 7 hours ago, H-400 said: This seal fits over the edge of the heater box and got one lip pointing up, usually you can buy them at oldtimermeetings by the meter. If you'r going to look for them at an Opel webshop you'll pay more: http://dr-manta-shop.de/epages/0859c4be-b99b-4b88-8216-6a78b07dc4b5.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/0859c4be-b99b-4b88-8216-6a78b07dc4b5/Categories/2f8639feef43f2964be0cee184dad78c/6aa1be3a9038b9d27d9233bf1c090f21 Picture of the seal: I would try a boot seal of a Manta-B. Hey Herman That is just what im looking for. Mine is definitely not the original style, so i think it might have to be an order from Dr Manta. I try not to use him as he is expensive but i have not seen them on other sites. Thanks Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickfrad 207 Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Not sure if this would be close enough to what you want https://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/product/1606/flap-and-bead-boot-seal 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moodoo 39 Posted Wednesday at 12:31 Share Posted Wednesday at 12:31 Hi Andy, Don't know if you've already gone ahead and bought something, but pretty sure I'd have something suitable in work, I could check and send you a piece. Fin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
611 374 Posted Wednesday at 20:38 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 20:38 8 hours ago, moodoo said: Hi Andy, Don't know if you've already gone ahead and bought something, but pretty sure I'd have something suitable in work, I could check and send you a piece. Fin Hey Fin Thanks for the offer but i ordered some last year from Dr Manta last year. I ordered a few bits from Germany just in case we came out of Brexit with a no deal and it would cost more later on!! Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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