Triumph Dolomite Boot Seal

For everything to do with Dolomites, Toledos, FWD cars and Dolomite-based kitcars.
Post Reply
Message
Author
David Embery
TDC Member
Posts: 62
Joined: Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:32 am

Triumph Dolomite Boot Seal

#1 Post by David Embery »

Hi,

Pictures below show the replacement boot seal I have received for my 1972 Triumph Dolomite 1850.

Does anyone have any views on whether this looks like the correct seal? Just looking at it next to the car, it looks rather too fat and therefore unlikely to fit. Is there another version of the seal I should be getting instead?

Would very much appreciate hearing member’s views and if there are any particular points/tips I should keep in mind in order to successfully fit?

Cheers

David


Image

Image
User avatar
xvivalve
TDC West Mids Area Organiser
Posts: 13568
Joined: Thu Sep 28, 2006 1:13 pm
Location: Over here...can't you see me?

Re: Triumph Dolomite Boot Seal

#2 Post by xvivalve »

The boot seals you can buy today are indeed too fat and may prevent the boot lid from shutting or if it does not sitting flush. NOS if you are lucky, or find a good used one....
User avatar
tangocharlie1
TDC South Hants Area Organiser
Posts: 791
Joined: Thu Oct 05, 2006 9:57 pm
Location: eastleigh, hants

Re: Triumph Dolomite Boot Seal

#3 Post by tangocharlie1 »

Where did you get it from ?

As already stated good nos is your best bet, but i have known people use COH Baines with positive results it may prove a decent alternative.


https://coh-baines.co.uk/search?q=boot+ ... h+dolomite
1973 Triumph Dolomite Sprint
1972 Triumph Stag
1973 Triumph TR6
David Embery
TDC Member
Posts: 62
Joined: Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:32 am

Re: Triumph Dolomite Boot Seal

#4 Post by David Embery »

Thanks Alun & Charlie.
:D
I’ll give the alternative a go as suggested by Charlie.
User avatar
xvivalve
TDC West Mids Area Organiser
Posts: 13568
Joined: Thu Sep 28, 2006 1:13 pm
Location: Over here...can't you see me?

Re: Triumph Dolomite Boot Seal

#5 Post by xvivalve »

Before you buy one from Baines, ask if they supply the place you bought the first one from...they probably do!
David Embery
TDC Member
Posts: 62
Joined: Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:32 am

Re: Triumph Dolomite Boot Seal

#6 Post by David Embery »

Cheers Alun. I’ve sent an email to lhdclassicparts on eBay. I’ll keep you posted on progress. :D
10yearsafter
TDC Member
Posts: 39
Joined: Thu Jan 22, 2009 5:53 pm

Re: Triumph Dolomite Boot Seal

#7 Post by 10yearsafter »

I have just had one from Chris Wittor fits perfectly. Rimmers were not good.
Bob
David Embery
TDC Member
Posts: 62
Joined: Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:32 am

Re: Triumph Dolomite Boot Seal

#8 Post by David Embery »

Cheers Bob. I’ll take a look at Chris Whitor’s web-site. :D
Post Reply