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05-19-2011, 04:17 PM
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85 300 CD door seals
Anybody got an idea where i can get door/window seals for a 85 coupe?
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05-19-2011, 04:29 PM
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I got mine off eBay, used but in perfect condition, from someone who was doing a full restoration and wanted new everything.
Shortly after, a guy from I believe Thailand started selling NOS w123 stuff and had them brand new for only a bit more. At the time he had both the big seals (around the door opening) and the vertical seals. Unfortunately, though I see he's still around... I guess someone must have told him the dealer list on this side of the Pacific pond. He now wants $322 for a set. You could also do worse than putting "WTB" item in the For Sale/Wanted section here.
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05-19-2011, 04:54 PM
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Mine is a 2 door coupe, CD, parts that don't interchange with 4 doors are rare a hens teeth.
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05-19-2011, 10:01 PM
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 Thaiguy wants $322. Dealer quoted me $942 PER SIDE. I know what works for me.
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05-20-2011, 06:31 AM
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Good purchase Zacharias!
Last edited by English Bulldog; 05-20-2011 at 06:54 AM.
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05-20-2011, 07:04 AM
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05-20-2011, 08:09 AM
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You might be able to construct coupe door seals out of 3 or 4 sedan seals. If I had a coupe I would give that a thought. Same thing with the windshield seal.
You will have a splice somewhere but a fatter wallet.
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05-20-2011, 10:14 AM
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Upper seals that hang from the chrome at the door are alittle work ,youll take the rubber out first ,it shouldnt be glued in ,it is pushed into the first chrome seal rail ,another chrome piece rest behind that one and once you get the rubber out of the rail youll see around 16 small screws.The upper chrome piece that makes for the outer chrome liner that surrounds the rear window and runs to the front windshield edge is hiding some screws under a gasket that lines the rain rail at the windsheild area,I believe theirs 3 to 4 here,you wont have to take that piece off though .Another detail is that youll have to roll the back window down to do this job.Exploring the way the seals are put together makes for easier work and a good finished job when completed.
Last edited by chasinthesun; 05-20-2011 at 11:34 AM.
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05-20-2011, 10:57 AM
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they are out there if youre not in a hurry. I found a really nice set in the yard. If you see a coupe with bad seals, remove them anyway to learn how to do it. Its not complicated but it is not obvious at first. There is a spot of glue at the front by the dash on the part where it widens out along with a couple screws I believe. be careful here it is easy to damage an otherwise good seal in this area
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05-20-2011, 01:17 PM
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Mac 2002 e320 4matic estate│1985 300d│1980 300td Previous: 1979 & 1982 & 1983 300sd │ 1982 240d “Let's take a drive into the middle of nowhere with a packet of Marlboro lights and talk about our lives.” ― Joseph Heller, Catch-22
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05-20-2011, 04:45 PM
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thanks for the help. found the guy on ebay but price is a little high for me. In no hurry so I'll keep looking for a while. tahnks again.
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05-21-2011, 02:47 AM
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door seal Left MB# 1237201178 door seal Right MB# 1237201278 seal upper Left, door window MB# 1237200154 seal upper Right, door window MB# 1237200254 .
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#13
05-21-2011, 11:28 AM
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My above post about the seal is in error ,you actually can leave all chrome in place just pull the rubbers out and start the new installment from the front first with the small 7 inch piece first then the longest one next ,then the final back one last.3 pieces are required for the upper seal.Youll need to set in the back of the seal in the chrome holder then work the frt part with a screw driver as you go from frt to back.The last one is tricky ,youll set the back piece down into the rear windows edge ,it has an opening once in bring the frt piece of rubber up to the last one installed ,youll see how it works once your at this point.
Last edited by chasinthesun; 05-21-2011 at 11:43 AM.
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