Bonnet / Engine Compartment Weather Seals

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Broadsword
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Bonnet / Engine Compartment Weather Seals

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I have noticed my car does not have any of the pinch-weld rubber weather seals to the edge of the engine bay.
They seem to be readily available as one piece for the rear section, and two pieces for the sides (one each).
Are they the same in cross section?
There are a lot of places locally that sell generic weather strips, so I was wondering if the section profile of these seals resemble any of the ones offered in this link?
http://www.clarkrubber.com.au/rubber-an ... -seal.html
If someone happens to have the sections tucked away whilst their car is being repainted (or similar), could they please let me know if they are close to any of the profiles shown?
If not I will just bite the bullet and get them AR perhaps?
Many thanks in advance.
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Re: Bonnet / Engine Compartment Weather Seals

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>Are they the same in cross section?

No. I doubt you'd find the cowl one as a generic piece.
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Re: Bonnet / Engine Compartment Weather Seals

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Interestingly, the cowl seal has survived and is still in place, it is the perimeter seals that seal/cushion the bonnet from the engine compartment under that are missing.
They are fixed over the top of a raised rib, so I am assuming they would be a pinch-weld type section profile?
If not, perhaps one would achieve the same result so long as it is not too high or too low?
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Re: Bonnet / Engine Compartment Weather Seals

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Hmmm, no answers?
Looking at this differently, are the side sections the same profile as the seal in the trunk / boot?
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Re: Bonnet / Engine Compartment Weather Seals

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They are $8.60 each!!!!!

http://www.autoricambi.us/product/RE2-4 ... r-Molding/

How much money are you trying to save??????
They could already be on your car and you'd be done with it if you would have just gotten them when you began the thread.
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Re: Bonnet / Engine Compartment Weather Seals

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LOL, it wasn't a case of saving money; I was going to the store I referenced in the original question (Clark Rubber) today & thought it would be easier.
Clearly it wasn't & I will be ordering it along with some other bits and pieces.
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