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    hi just a little info for all you people with mk1 escorts i have been having prob with door seals beening to fat so when you close door it
    kick the bottom out ive bought lots of seals form all the top people (you all know who) and still not got a good one that fits nice so it was time to sort this out so i ask everone that i could fine the made or sold seals to send me a sample (46 sample in total) the only one yes one that fits spot on and looks a1 and made the same as original ones

    are from a place called priority plant (01572789999) on ebay as well and the seal is a 19.5mm ones got my one in post this week for my three mk 1 escort and all fit spot on hope this is a help to you all dean

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170652011001
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    Re: door seals

    Good info, it is a common problem.

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    Re: door seals

    I got a pair of e bay,,,,,,perfect fit.....much to my supprise
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    great seals nice and soft too i ordered wed came next day this has been a night mere just hope more people see this

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    Re: door seals

    Anybody got a link to ebay seals??
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    item number http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170652011001 if that help mate
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    Cheers
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    thats the boys

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    Re: door seals

    Can someone put something in "Tried and Tested"...that would be good,

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    Re: door seals

    Great find - stickied.
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    Re: door seals

    Oh just so people know what lengh do you need ?
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    i got 7 mts that done the too doors on a mk1 escort glad i could help

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    Re: door seals

    Should fit a mk2 escort too right?

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    yes mate my mate just fitted to a 1977 sport fits great

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    Re: door seals

    Just looking at ordering mine and thought I might as well get a boot trim at the same time, as i need one, any one know what thickness and height to get for the best seal?

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    I thought the mk2 has a moulding on them top corner so it fits right

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    Re: door seals

    They seem to be out of this original trim, does anyone have a good source or shall we unstick this thread ?
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    Re: door seals

    I had to wait 3 months for them to get new stock, but it was worth the wait.

    Priority Plant are a good company to deal with I must say!
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    Re: door seals

    Just about to buy some new rubbers any updates on where to buy?

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    Re: door seals

    Me too. I go this off them the other day:

    The seal was discontinued im afraid, we have manufactured a newer version to a higher standard but the dimensions are about 1mm out.
    The ebay item number is 261029642679. This seal will still work on your MK1 Escort.


    Wanna try it?

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    I'm pretty sure I'm using the revised ones mentioned above, and they are still better than anything else I've tried.
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    Re: door seals

    is this still the stuff to use??

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    Re: door seals

    Have tha same trouble on my Mk1 capri door seals are too fat have to slam doors to close thought it was cause they were new came with the car so dont no what supplier and want to buy some that fitt properly.
    Any one fitted new seals on there mk1 capri who did you use etc.

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    Re: door seals

    Hello, has anyone bough seals recently? I need a set for my mk1 escort. Any help would be appreciated

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    Re: door seals

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-VAN-CA...item3cc69441b7


    this is the closet thing they do now by the looks of it its 15mm x 19.5mm

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    Re: door seals

    I have 50metres of this door rubber coming end of next week - it will be price around £26 delivered for both doors.

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    Re: door seals

    When I restored my mk1, I tried some seals from a mk2 Fiesta. Fitted a treat.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigfish View Post
    I have 50metres of this door rubber coming end of next week - it will be price around £26 delivered for both doors.

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    Are you saying that the ones you sell are actually from priority plant?

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    I have this same problem. Already got to sets so will try these. Does anyone know what size is needed for the boot cos that doesn't shut properly either?

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    Who have you tired regarding the seals?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigfish View Post
    Who have you tired regarding the seals?

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    Hi, I don't actually know, I literally bought the car 2 days ago. It has 2 brand new sets with it.

    Both prevent the doors from even shutting.

    There is a boot seal which allows the boot to shut but sits too high.


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    I have never had any complaints with the seals I sell. But you may need to massage the lip on the sills to get a really good fit. Just depends if they have been replaced or repaired

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigfish View Post
    I have never had any complaints with the seals I sell. But you may need to massage the lip on the sills to get a really good fit. Just depends if they have been replaced or repaired

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    By that i assume they are not the exact ones from priority plant. Do you have any in stock?

    Also do you know what size is required for the boot

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stu3y View Post
    By that i assume they are not the exact ones from priority plant. Do you have any in stock?

    Also do you know what size is required for the boot

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    Hi. No my stock is not from priority plant. Yes I have stock avaliable.

    Give me a call Monday if you would like a set

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    Anyone know what size to buy for the boot seals?

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    Re: door seals

    Are these ones still the best fit:

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    Re: door seals

    Also does anyone know the size of the best fitting boot seal ?
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