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 Post subject: Bonnet seal
PostPosted: Sun Apr 21, 2019 2:55 pm 
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Does anyone know where I can get a bonnet seal, in any usable condition, like the one the end of which is shown in this picture?
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 Post subject: Re: Bonnet seal
PostPosted: Sun Apr 21, 2019 9:11 pm 
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https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-717594


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 Post subject: Re: Bonnet seal
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Don't think that's what I want. Is it a rimmer's nearly fits replacement?
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The 16v Slant 4 engine is more fun than the 3.5 V8, because you mostly drive it on the upslope of the torque curve.

Factory 1977 TR7 Sprint FHC VVC 697S (Now all of, but still needs putting together)
B&Y 73 Dolomite Sprint UVB 274M (kids!)
1970 Maroon 13/60 Herald Convertable (wife's fun car).


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 Post subject: Re: Bonnet seal
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http://www.winsintltd.co.uk/rubber-seals1.html


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 Post subject: Re: Bonnet seal
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Thanks, I've sent them an enquiry.

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The 16v Slant 4 engine is more fun than the 3.5 V8, because you mostly drive it on the upslope of the torque curve.

Factory 1977 TR7 Sprint FHC VVC 697S (Now all of, but still needs putting together)
B&Y 73 Dolomite Sprint UVB 274M (kids!)
1970 Maroon 13/60 Herald Convertable (wife's fun car).


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 Post subject: Re: Bonnet seal
PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 10:28 am 
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Maybe have a shufty at somewhere like Woolies trim and see if they do something that's the same/close enough?
https://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/category ... -extrusion

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 Post subject: What about?
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https://forum.triumphdolomite.co.uk/vie ... al#p292108







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 Post subject: Re: Bonnet seal
PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 12:43 pm 
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How waterproof does it need to be? Also how thick are the originals? My memory is it was about 1/2 inch. But it might have been more. I ask cos I was thinking about one of the rubber or EVA foam sheets, maybe two layers. Could be cut to the right shape.
Also as I remember, mine was all one piece with some cross linking between the holes. Maybe it wasn't original - it tended to stay in place by habit more than owt else.
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The 16v Slant 4 engine is more fun than the 3.5 V8, because you mostly drive it on the upslope of the torque curve.

Factory 1977 TR7 Sprint FHC VVC 697S (Now all of, but still needs putting together)
B&Y 73 Dolomite Sprint UVB 274M (kids!)
1970 Maroon 13/60 Herald Convertable (wife's fun car).


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 Post subject: Re: Bonnet seal
PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 2:15 pm 
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Its main purpose is to make sure that fresh air feeds into the heater/vents, definitely not one piece if original as there is a 20mm gap at the forward drivers side for I assume water drainage and to alert the driver of any minor oil leaks from the engine bay by the delightfully smokey aroma of hot oil when the blower is on and you're stationary.

https://phoenixtrim.co.uk/35-sponge-rub ... -566-p.asp

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 Post subject: Re: Bonnet seal
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don't remember any gaps, but i meant it wasn't a lh and an rh part.
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The 16v Slant 4 engine is more fun than the 3.5 V8, because you mostly drive it on the upslope of the torque curve.

Factory 1977 TR7 Sprint FHC VVC 697S (Now all of, but still needs putting together)
B&Y 73 Dolomite Sprint UVB 274M (kids!)
1970 Maroon 13/60 Herald Convertable (wife's fun car).


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 Post subject: Re: Bonnet seal
PostPosted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 10:20 pm 
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The original parts book does show them inexplicably handed.

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 Post subject: Re: Bonnet seal
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Don't seem to be able to find any actual pictures of ones that are handed or two-peice. But there aren't many picturs on line, and they might all be of after-market ones.

The win's one is the same as Rimmer's.

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The 16v Slant 4 engine is more fun than the 3.5 V8, because you mostly drive it on the upslope of the torque curve.

Factory 1977 TR7 Sprint FHC VVC 697S (Now all of, but still needs putting together)
B&Y 73 Dolomite Sprint UVB 274M (kids!)
1970 Maroon 13/60 Herald Convertable (wife's fun car).


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 Post subject: Re: Bonnet seal
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i have a new aftermarket one fitted and the rubber is too thick and the bonnet sticks up a bit. Hasnt settled as I'd hoped.

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 Post subject: Re: Bonnet seal
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None of the replacements are a moulded shape like the original one was, so handing is no longer a thing, the profile of the RB one is completely wrong (many posts on here saying it is too thick) but the Phoenix trim one is a pretty close match.

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 Post subject: Re: Bonnet seal
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What height is the seal and how much too high - there are shed loads of slopiing D section ones on eBay from China for 5 or 6 squid for 4 meters. most seem to be 12 to 14mm and look like they'll squash down well - if they're tall enough to start with.
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The 16v Slant 4 engine is more fun than the 3.5 V8, because you mostly drive it on the upslope of the torque curve.

Factory 1977 TR7 Sprint FHC VVC 697S (Now all of, but still needs putting together)
B&Y 73 Dolomite Sprint UVB 274M (kids!)
1970 Maroon 13/60 Herald Convertable (wife's fun car).


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