Door gaskets

[chope97]

The third pic shows the old and new side by side

 

[Paulaner]

Like a lot of Bavaria owners, I am cheap, I do not want to spend $400 for one door gasket. My driver's door gasket is worn and torn, has anybody come up with a cheaper solution to cut down on the door noise while driving and when I close the door also? Also are there alternatives to the under-hood gaskets that work well? thanks

Just did the under hood and trunk gaskets a few weeks ago. Here is a cheap alternative that I used and they work great.

Under hood (towards windshield) and trunk: https://a.co/d/btX0BXw

Under hood (towards front): https://a.co/d/aBbj1Ai

 

[mosearch]

If you can find E28 door seals, give them a whirl. I used them on all 4 doors, and you cant tell the difference.

For "only" $150 a door, It's pretty tempting; but would be great to know first how much modification was be needed...? Much cutting and glueing? If so, what glue?

51211874877 Genuine BMW Door Sealing Front Left | BMW Parts Deal

Genuine 51211874877 Door Sealing Front Left fits 1982-1988 BMW models. BMW Parts Deal offers 51-21-1-874-877 for $165.20.

www.bmwpartsdeal.com

 

[Paulaner]

For "only" $150 a door, It's pretty tempting; but would be great to know first how much modification was be needed...? Much cutting and glueing? If so, what glue?

51211874877 Genuine BMW Door Sealing Front Left | BMW Parts Deal

Genuine 51211874877 Door Sealing Front Left fits 1982-1988 BMW models. BMW Parts Deal offers 51-21-1-874-877 for $165.20.

www.bmwpartsdeal.com

@mosearch - did you try these gaskets? Wondering if you were successful in modifying them to fit the older models

 

[mosearch]

I have not tried this yet. I'm not sure the seal on the door is my issue; seems that the felt-surfaced seal mounted on the door frame may be the weaker link.

 

[Paulaner]

I have not tried this yet. I'm not sure the seal on the door is my issue; seems that the felt-surfaced seal mounted on the door frame may be the weaker link.

I talked to at Mesa Performance about those seals. Says the PNs for the early 5 series will fit. Attached a pic with the PNs I wrote down. Last I looks you can get a complete set of 4 for under $100

 

[mosearch]

A complete set of 4 for under $100 ? From Mesa...or where?

 

[Paulaner]

No not from Mesa though I'm sure they have them though. Pop those PNs into eBay you'll see a couple sellers offering the complete sets of 4

 

[mosearch]

Ahh. now i see. Nothing against the fine folks in Turkey, but I wonder how much of an adventure the duty would be?

 

[Paulaner]

Ahh. now i see. Nothing against the fine folks in Turkey, but I wonder how much of an adventure the duty would be?

Yeah I'm boycotting buying anything outside the US until this lovely tarrif situation is cleared up.

Maybe give Mesa a call, bet he is cheaper than that Turkey seller after you account for shipping and duties.

 

[HB Chris]

Jim has to order from BMW he doesn’t stock anything. I used e12 fuzzy seals on my NK sedan.