A2 needs a new selfadhesive foam rubber seal.(part nr. unidentified)

[Fredaudi]

Hi, could anyone help to identify this?Its a seal under the plastic cowl panel cover.Self adhesive foam rubber.
I can not find the partnumber, if it has one?
I think the same material is used in the front radiator support( slam panel) going from one side to the other.(2nd pic)
Both needs to be replaced after nearly 20 years.

 

[Deleted member 14916]

I used xpanda - foam tape. (There are other brands but they don't have a picture of a panda)
Designed for installing building window frames.
Costs about 10 pounds, thought what's to loose

 

[Fredaudi]

I used xpanda - foam tape. (There are other brands but they don't have a picture of a panda)
Designed for installing building window frames.
Costs about 10 pounds, thought what's to loose

Thx, Beady. I guess that could work fine.I know of that kind of tape, I think- on a roll, but get into shape when rolled out?
If it`s acceptable for the window industry it is probably possible to use here also.
Still a bit strange its not listed as a spare part.

 

[spike]

Could it be item 5 - https://audi.7zap.com/en/rdw/audi+a2/a2/2003-248/8/863-863020/

Cheers Spike

 

[Fredaudi]

You could be right again Spike.
But.
The shape of it, don`t add up, the German forum refers to this item (5) as a seal strip to be mounted around the intake.
I believe thats under (on) the bonnet,- the seal that meet with the fresh air inntake.

 

[spike]

Ref the 'shape' I read the description as a sealing strip 10mm x 5 mm cross section x 2034mm long which you presumably stick round the edge of the panel in a sort of rectangular shape. Was that also your take on it
If that's the case, something like this product from Screwfix may do the trick - https://www.screwfix.com/p/stormguard-dry-glaze-black-25m/43490
Enough for 10 cars with some to spare.

Cheers Spike

PS Just realised you live in Oslo so the Screwfix link won't apply

 

[Fredaudi]

Its plenty of screwfix people around here also

What I would like, is to find, is the part number, or the same kind of automotive foam rubber band.The function, I guess, for this type of material, is that it can absorb rainwater for a while, and then get dry again- like a barriere and also work as a preassure seal.
2034 mm could reach from one side of the windshield to the other.Maybe it was installed that way, as a snake biting its tail.
I guess the "sealing strip( self- adhesive) fresh air box" 8Z0 863 435 is what I`m looking for.
Thanks!

 

[spike]

Window glazing foam tape should cope very well with hot / cold and wet / dry conditions. The better quality type is closed cell foam so water absorption is minimal.
I like the 'snake' analogy

Cheers Spike

 

[Fredaudi]

Yes, maybe window foam tape could be even a better choice than the oem Audi snake.
I still have no idea why it is sold and illustrated as a ring, my original seal has 4 ends, as I remember it.
Happy you like analogies.Sometime helpful.

 

[Little Dog]

Been using this for years sticks well and sticks to itself to build depth. May come in different sizes https://www.screwfix.com/p/stormguard-extra-thick-weatherstrip-black-3-5m-2-pack/40425

 

[Fredaudi]

Think Spike nailed it, and you are spot on.
Screwfix Stormguard looks like a durable solution.

 

[audifan]

Genuine item available new from AT for our foreign members.

 

[Little Dog]

Think Spike nailed it, and you are spot on.
Screwfix Stormguard looks like a durable solution.

It is very versatile, I keep a couple of rolls in stock. Here I have used it to seal a Golf gear stick housing. I glue the ends with Uhu to form a continuous seal.

 

[audifan]

AT = Audi Tradition in Germany. They will not currently send to the UK hence the quote for our foreign members.

Audi Tradition - Vorsprung durch Technik

shops.audi.com

 

[Little Dog]

Nice job Philward, thats better than a single mother in Wolfsburg would do it.
From a mk2 Golf Rabbit?

Mk2 Golf GTi that I’m working on.

 

[Little Dog]

Here are a few things to think about.
Once you removed the rotten foam under the scuttle tray and cleaned up there is a surprising number of holes. It’s worth checking where they drain to. I lost a selector tower to water dripping into the gearbox. I taped over the holes I didn’t want and positioned the new foam to direct water to a central hole.
Also check the scuttle tray to screen joint. If it is not hard aganst the screen it leaks badly. I ran masking tape across the screen and tray then bedded it into black sillicone. A quick smoothing with a wet finger and pull the tape off and for at least 12 months no water is getting under the tray.

 

[Fredaudi]

Got the sealstrip from Audi Trad.
2034 mm length, and 10x5 mm. 8Z0863435
€ 6,50
Nitto Eptsealer. EPDM rubber.

 

[audifan]

Glad you got it from AT. Lets see pictures of you fitting it.

 

[Fredaudi]

The sealstrip 8Z0863435 from Audi Trad.fits under/on the bonnet, its for the fresh air box.
So I am back where I started, and have to go for a screwfix solution, if I can not find the part number for the thicker seal.Approx 30 mm high.

 

[Fredaudi]

Job done, for the fresh air box, remove the insulation and the box.Reusable clips, 4 torx screws, 5 spreader rivets,- good to have a couple of spare spreader rivets, as they can be brittle.3 pcs.N90927501 and 2 pcs.N1055200.