new front header rail seal

[router]

I have purchased a new front header rail seal as mine has perished badly, im waiting for it to arrive does anyone have any experiences replacing it.
Is it easy to replace?

[ailwyn]

I have no experience of fitting it, but I believe this is a fit-it-once part, so if your hood is not in a good way I'd suggest replacing it now, or you may find yourself needing a new header rail seal.

[router]

The hood itself is in good nick its the seals that make it look rough.

[nickb]

Out of interest how much did you pay if you dont mind me asking and from where?

It's one of those jobs I may do at some point.

Nick

[Monty]

The header seal sits in a channel and i used sikaflex, but i heard someone using double sided tape (the foam type) so it would be easyer to remove in the future withouyt damaging it

[router]

Great idea with the double sided tape might give that ago...
The seal isnt cheap and cost a staggering £120, but I feel it will be worth it in the end as mine at the moment is just a mess with foam hanging out.

[tango190]

Hi all,

Just curious on this hood seal problem.

As the hood seals wearing/leaking is a known issue with the Elan, hasn't Lotus ever put their hands up and done a recall or such like ??

Or

Do they offer a refurb service and how much ??

Bob

* Stands by to be shocked by cost *

[nickb]

Did you purchase it from Lotus ? or another source??

Nick

[router]

Got it from SJs http://www.sjsportscars.co.uk/

[nickb]

Thanks.

Nick