Door Weatherstrip Repairs

[icanfixall]

Some time back a member posted that some 3/8 tubing incerted into the door weatherstrip will stop the air and road noise so... I went to home depot and found some clear 1/4 inch tubing in 10 ft lengths for $1.89 a roll. The thought was that the 3/8 was just a bit too big so I figured I'd try 1/4 inch. If it works I'll post back with the results. I'm not sure if they offer 5/16 or not. Anyway for the price I couldn't go wrong...

 

[MIDNIGHT RIDER]

For those that don't know what he is talking about, HERE is the thread :


http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?t=6816

 

[hheynow]

Use plenty of dish soap and water to lube the inside of the weather stripping's hole. I pour some in then use a garden hose. Also have another person stretch the other end as you feed it through.

 

[discbrks]

Are you taking the weatherstrip off the door opening to insert it, or just pushing it through while its still attached to the body?

 

[Agnem]

My Excursion had that done by the previous owner. You had to slam the door to get it to shut. I don't care for that, so I took em' out. I saw no difference in the sealing quality.