air leak at top front corner of driver's door

browning l · #1 (**permalink**) 17-11-09, 01:07 PM

Any suggestions as to the best solution to close this?...the seals are good, but there's a definite air leak...

lansdownplace · #2 (**permalink**) 17-11-09, 01:55 PM

I had this on my car. You roll the window down and bend the window
frame in. Job done.

Paul

David Olivant · #3 (**permalink**) 17-11-09, 04:24 PM

Rather than bend the windo frame, you can remove the door trim and adjust tthe frame by loosening the bolts inside. If you bend the frame, the window may become stiff in the guides. I know that Bristol do a kit to eradicate wind noise, but they only fit it in London. If you look at a company like Baines who make rubber seals.
Also check that your hinges are correctly aligned, a fiddly job but worth it.
Regards,
David

browning l · #4 (**permalink**) 17-11-09, 05:39 PM

I won't say the window absolutely is not involved, but I don't believe it is.

The air comes in below the window. I think it is a sealing problem.

See image:

Dark brown area = right end of facia.
Light tan = forward edge of door below window.

t_bollox · #5 (**permalink**) 18-11-09, 05:47 PM

What does the BCL kit to erradicate wind noise consist of?

David Olivant · #6 (**permalink**) 18-11-09, 06:09 PM

To my knowledge it is shaped rubber extrusion afixed the the door
aperture.Apparently the secret is in the fitting.
I have looked through Baines pdf file and note various sections which may
work, However I cannot find out the profile of the rubber used by Bristol
cars. Perhaps the service centre would tell you as you are further away and
the you could tell the rest of us?
Regards David

browning l · #7 (**permalink**) 20-11-09, 01:03 PM

Mike, at Bristol Patchway, has advised me he has sent me a piece of sealing strip to use to alleviate the air leak...that will, hopefully, resolve the situation.

David Olivant · #8 (**permalink**) 20-11-09, 02:10 PM

Could you post the profile when you receive it?
regards,
David

browning l · #9 (**permalink**) 20-11-09, 02:25 PM

I can certainly try, David. A poor sketch, and a medicocre photo may be the best I can do.

Kevin H · #10 (**permalink**) 21-11-09, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Olivant

Could you post the profile when you receive it?
regards,
David

What does it cost to buy the parts from Bristol?

Given that it isn't very practical for you to take your car to Bristol, I'm sure they would sell you the parts and give you some advice on fitting.

It could save a lot of hassle and potentially buying another product that doesn't deliver the desired results.

Kevin