T4 California (1991) sliding door seal - wrong type?

[ajdowson]

Hi I replaced my sliding door seal - but I suspect with a standard T4 seal and the door sits proud.

I've read somewhere I think that the california (and maybe caravelle) actually has a different seal - is that correct?

Grateful to know if others know that is true - and any links to the right seal for sale appreciated. I'd like to see how the profile differs - to see if I can modify the one I have quickly whilst finding a new one.

Cheers

 

[sidepod]

Post a pic of exactly where/what you think is wrong and I’ll check it against mine although mine is a 2003.

 

[ajdowson]

Hi - many thanks for reply - it looks like this:

https://www.corseal.co.uk/cdn/shop/files/t4v_png.webp?v=1743069418

And seems very bulky - perhaps to bulky - the door sits flush without the seal in place but is not flush with the seal fitted. Maybe the trims of a caravelle or california need a slimmer seal?

I'm almost tempted to cut the inside part of the outer tube and see if it squashes more easily.

I'll try and take an actual photo

 

[ajdowson]

Found this with someone else struggling with the fit. With the seal removed my door fits well in terms of being flush and aligned with the body - but is obviously not sealed and has some rattle room.

https://www.vwt4forum.co.uk/threads/why-wont-my-slide-door-seal-fit-please-help.1640587/