refitting rear clusters

Rachel · Post by **Rachel** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 7:03 pm

Ok, well I got me self a lovely pair of reconditioned rear cluster (cheers gltease

) Now what I need to know is the best way to seal them in.

If anyone has any pointers, please let me know-I will be most grateful

Iroll480 · Post by **Iroll480** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 9:10 am

Sometime ago I saw an advert on Ebay from a german guy who made special gaskets for the rearclusters, that would be ideal. But haven't seen it anymore lately. Other best option is to use window sealant or body gauk, non hardening stuff. Better not use glue or hardening stuff, this will make it impossable to remove the clusters without breaking them. Bathroom sillicone is a no no, this will promotes rust.

Melvin480 · Post by **Melvin480** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 9:28 am

I've also used window sealant for my rear clusters. After three years still no leaks. I've used it from Volvo as I got it for free from the dealer, to seal the rear clusters, when I bought the car there (bought the car without warranty, and with ductaped rear clusters...).

It is this stuff. Because I got it for free I have no idea how much it will cost.

glasgowjim · Post by **glasgowjim** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 11:46 am

bought the volvo stuff and tried it - had to take it off - maybe it was just me being clumsy but I really didnt like it . I still use bathroom sealant.

the volvo stuff was sold in strips of 30 cm length and you would need to buy 2 a side at least about Ã‚Â£6 a piece.

gltease · Post by **gltease** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:19 pm

Well I got the Volvo stuff, and it was utter sh1t, then as above i too got those great ebay laser cut things from Germany and stuck them on using 3M acrylic tape used by body shops, not a single leak since and my celeb has been out in the elements.....

TO Iroll480, do you have that guys ebay username, I had contacted him since, but lost his email, he has said he is willing to make seals on request.

Iroll480 · Post by **Iroll480** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 10:25 pm

TO Iroll480, do you have that guys ebay username, I had contacted him since, but lost his email, he has said he is willing to make seals on request.

Sorry, haven't got it also. Thought I had it filed somewhere, but can't find it.

Rachel · Post by **Rachel** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 11:53 am

Thanks for the replies.

Not sure what I'm going to use

Melvin480 · Post by **Melvin480** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 11:02 pm

Seems that the Volvo stuff isn't popular. Is the stuff you bought in short strips the same as the stuff on a role I have? I didn't had any problems with it. Just routing it around where the clusters would be fitted (with the ends of the trail at the bottom to prevent leaking) and pressing the clusters on to it.

glasgowjim · Post by **glasgowjim** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 11:21 pm

maybe it was where I positioned it but could not get the assembly to seat correctly there was no give in it. it is as gltease says sceite!

the c is pronounced as a k in anglo saxon

Melvin480 · Post by **Melvin480** » Sun May 24, 2009 8:29 am

If people are interested in using the Volvo butyl stuff I mentioned above despite the negative comments, it costs only 14,50Euro from Volvo. Then you have more than enough to seal both rear clusters. If you route only one line around the cluster, which is enough to make it leak free, it's even possible to get the cluster out again. I did this in 5 minutes and the cluster came out in 1 piece

jonfrewin · Post by **jonfrewin** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 7:55 am

I'm also having the same dilemma re using volvo's own butyl tape to seal my rear clusters. jim mentioned the other day that it's a bit rubbish, but his description of it varies from what the successful user has shared in a photograph. Jim, is what you were unable to work with that stuff on a roll in a blue cardboard box near the top of this thread?

Thanks

glasgowjim · Post by **glasgowjim** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 10:15 am

No Jon went into volvo dealers and asked for the roll of sealant was told it was only sold in 30 cm strips.

So bought 4 and it was rubbish maybe it was my application of it was too heavy handed but I couldnt get the clusters to sit in right so eventually after a couple of trys I gave up and resorted to the old faithful , kept the volvo stuff though will look it out and if theres enough that can be used you can have it for nothing .

Just going out so will pm you and post up in about 90 minutes time.

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