Mk3 Rubber Beading under Windscreen
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Mk3 Rubber Beading under Windscreen
I am not sure if this should not maybe be posted under the wanted section, but first I need a bit of advice.
The Golf Mk3 has a plastic cover below the windscreen, which covers the ECU and the wiper motors etc. There are two covers, one covers about half the width of the car on the one side and same with the other cover. They have rubber beadings that seals it off agianst the windscreen. Now, mine is moeg, the rubber is torn and basically worn out. (old age I suspect)
Can I replace the rubber only, or must I buy a whole new plastic cover with new rubber ? and if so where can I get it?
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The Golf Mk3 has a plastic cover below the windscreen, which covers the ECU and the wiper motors etc. There are two covers, one covers about half the width of the car on the one side and same with the other cover. They have rubber beadings that seals it off agianst the windscreen. Now, mine is moeg, the rubber is torn and basically worn out. (old age I suspect)
Can I replace the rubber only, or must I buy a whole new plastic cover with new rubber ? and if so where can I get it?
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Re: Mk3 Rubber Beading under Windscreen
Hi
To the best of my knowledge and accoridng to my mac you have to buy the whole thing from vw as the rubber is attached to the plastic part as well.
Off topic but if you get a price from VW please let me know as well.
To the best of my knowledge and accoridng to my mac you have to buy the whole thing from vw as the rubber is attached to the plastic part as well.
Off topic but if you get a price from VW please let me know as well.
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Re: Mk3 Rubber Beading under Windscreen
VW parts over the phone....? hah they fienk me talka da french or da greek ! !!!
And if by some miracle they understand me, they will probably not have stock either...
And if by some miracle they understand me, they will probably not have stock either...
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As stated above, it has to be bought as a complete unit. Only place I found it was at VW. But wait, it gets better! They want a ridiculous R750 PER SIDE! Thats R1500 for the plastic rain cover. And that was quoted to me about a year back, so its probably gone up. What I suggest you do, and what I'm planning to do is cut off the rubber section and just seal it with silicone. Thats what was done on my friends vr6 and it looks decent.
My other car's a french maid with a large derriere.
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Typical... VW is ridiculous with their part prices sometimes....
Thanks guys, I'll make a plan, ill go to a rubber manufacturing place and see if I cant get some custom made rubbers, and Ill silicone them to the covers.
Thanks guys, I'll make a plan, ill go to a rubber manufacturing place and see if I cant get some custom made rubbers, and Ill silicone them to the covers.
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Not really, the car is almost out of production for like 10years, the older stuff is normally more expensive as demand drops and they still have to keep it in the warehouse....GolfMad wrote:Typical... VW is ridiculous with their part prices sometimes....
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Or they could sell it at a more reasonable price, thus getting more people to buy the stuff, which in turn means it doesn't need to occupy warehouse space for so long.Howie-WP wrote:Not really, the car is almost out of production for like 10years, the older stuff is normally more expensive as demand drops and they still have to keep it in the warehouse....GolfMad wrote:Typical... VW is ridiculous with their part prices sometimes....
My other car's a french maid with a large derriere.
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I agree - and they might just gain even more clients thus selling more cars thus not going bankrupt like GMiceblue wrote:Or they could sell it at a more reasonable price, thus getting more people to buy the stuff, which in turn means it doesn't need to occupy warehouse space for so long.Howie-WP wrote:Not really, the car is almost out of production for like 10years, the older stuff is normally more expensive as demand drops and they still have to keep it in the warehouse....GolfMad wrote:Typical... VW is ridiculous with their part prices sometimes....
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Re: Mk3 Rubber Beading under Windscreen
Just incase someone stumbles on this years later, you can find these rubber seals locally manufactured from a company called ProAuto Rubber
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I am busy fitting an access hatch to my trailer.. Was just about to go online and find a place for a rubber seal
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Re: Mk3 Rubber Beading under Windscreen
I've bought from them and their stuff is very good.
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Re: Mk3 Rubber Beading under Windscreen
Hi Bud
Just go to Goldwagen and ask for the rubber seal, its cheap as chips and works great, i have it on my mk3, will take a photo and show you.
Just go to Goldwagen and ask for the rubber seal, its cheap as chips and works great, i have it on my mk3, will take a photo and show you.
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1992 Toyota Conquest RSI
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My DIY rubber is still good on my mk3. Does this forum still not handle images easily.. ..
It won't help for my purpose though. Imagine trying to convince a GW sales tard you need a part without a vin number that does not match my vehicle.. Story of my life
It won't help for my purpose though. Imagine trying to convince a GW sales tard you need a part without a vin number that does not match my vehicle.. Story of my life
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Re: Mk3 Rubber Beading under Windscreen
or.... post GW partnumbermk3vr6golf wrote: āWed Jan 12, 2022 11:11 am Hi Bud
Just go to Goldwagen and ask for the rubber seal, its cheap as chips and works great, i have it on my mk3, will take a photo and show you.
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Tow Car:1996 VW Golf GTi
RoadCar:2008 VW Golf5 .:R32
OffRoad Car:2006 VW Touareg 4.2 V8
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RaceCar:1996 Citi Blues(MRP Auto 2.0L,Twin 45 Webers)
Tow Car:1996 VW Golf GTi
RoadCar:2008 VW Golf5 .:R32
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Re: Mk3 Rubber Beading under Windscreen
I don't normally keeps receipts/invoices older than 8 yearsor.... post GW partnumber
@ the OP, just use this photo and show them they will find it.
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2000 Honda Civic Vtec - NA 168Whp - Panic Mechanic tuned
1996 VW Golf VR6-T 300Whp - Panic Mechanic built and tuned
1992 VW Golf 2 2.0 GTI 16v Executive
1989 VW Golf 2 1.8 GTI 16v Executive
1992 Toyota Conquest RSI
1981 Ford Granada 3.0
1980 Opel Kadette 1.3
2021 Audi RS3 Sportback
2009 Honda Type R Championship Edition - Standard for now
2008 VW Golf R32
1996 VW Golf VR6-T 2-Door Highline 315Whp - Panic Mechanic tuned
Ex-Rides :
2012 Audi RS3
2000 Honda Civic Vtec - NA 168Whp - Panic Mechanic tuned
1996 VW Golf VR6-T 300Whp - Panic Mechanic built and tuned
1992 VW Golf 2 2.0 GTI 16v Executive
1989 VW Golf 2 1.8 GTI 16v Executive
1992 Toyota Conquest RSI
1981 Ford Granada 3.0
1980 Opel Kadette 1.3
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Re: Mk3 Rubber Beading under Windscreen
These pics just reminded me, I need to get replacement plastic screws for my rain tray cowl. Must maybe try Wurth.
That rubber is a normal body/door seal rubber, has a metal strip in the bottom that gives it some rigidity. I'll post pics tonight.
Can easily get them at Pro Auto Rubber.
That rubber is a normal body/door seal rubber, has a metal strip in the bottom that gives it some rigidity. I'll post pics tonight.
Can easily get them at Pro Auto Rubber.
2014 - VW Jetta 6 - 1.6 TDi DSG
2000 - VW Golf 3.5 Cabrio - 2.0
1980 - VW MK1 GT - 1.8 Carb - https://www.vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopi ... 1&t=153861
1971 - Mitsubishi Colt 1100F - https://www.vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopi ... 1&t=220503
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2000 - VW Golf 3.5 Cabrio - 2.0
1980 - VW MK1 GT - 1.8 Carb - https://www.vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopi ... 1&t=153861
1971 - Mitsubishi Colt 1100F - https://www.vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopi ... 1&t=220503
MK1 Build Register: https://www.vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopi ... 1&t=192835
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Re: Mk3 Rubber Beading under Windscreen
Hi Ex-Dohctor
Those cowl screws i bought at the dealers.
Those cowl screws i bought at the dealers.
Current rides:
2021 Audi RS3 Sportback
2009 Honda Type R Championship Edition - Standard for now
2008 VW Golf R32
1996 VW Golf VR6-T 2-Door Highline 315Whp - Panic Mechanic tuned
Ex-Rides :
2012 Audi RS3
2000 Honda Civic Vtec - NA 168Whp - Panic Mechanic tuned
1996 VW Golf VR6-T 300Whp - Panic Mechanic built and tuned
1992 VW Golf 2 2.0 GTI 16v Executive
1989 VW Golf 2 1.8 GTI 16v Executive
1992 Toyota Conquest RSI
1981 Ford Granada 3.0
1980 Opel Kadette 1.3
2021 Audi RS3 Sportback
2009 Honda Type R Championship Edition - Standard for now
2008 VW Golf R32
1996 VW Golf VR6-T 2-Door Highline 315Whp - Panic Mechanic tuned
Ex-Rides :
2012 Audi RS3
2000 Honda Civic Vtec - NA 168Whp - Panic Mechanic tuned
1996 VW Golf VR6-T 300Whp - Panic Mechanic built and tuned
1992 VW Golf 2 2.0 GTI 16v Executive
1989 VW Golf 2 1.8 GTI 16v Executive
1992 Toyota Conquest RSI
1981 Ford Granada 3.0
1980 Opel Kadette 1.3
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Where do you host the pics now?
My tray is now not perfectly flush anymore after windscreen replacement that broke at the VW Club drive-in evening
My tray is now not perfectly flush anymore after windscreen replacement that broke at the VW Club drive-in evening
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1971 - Mitsubishi Colt 1100F - https://www.vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopi ... 1&t=220503
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1980 - VW MK1 GT - 1.8 Carb - https://www.vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopi ... 1&t=153861
1971 - Mitsubishi Colt 1100F - https://www.vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopi ... 1&t=220503
MK1 Build Register: https://www.vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopi ... 1&t=192835
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Racing is meant for the RACE track - deal with it...