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MG TD TF 1500 - Windscreen Frame to Cowl Rubber

I cannot get the rubber strip into the track of the bottom windcreen frame member more than 2 inches, though aided by a pointy end and soapy lubricant. I pulled it back out and compared its profile with the old strip (photo: Moss on the right). Has Moss done it again? This is the third rubber strip that wasn't correct [the radiator shell lacing (too thick) and the cowl-to-hood strip (wrong profile). There is no way this strip will travel through the track for 4 feet to the other side of the windcreen. Has this happened to others? Is the strip designed differently at other sources (AS or B&G)?


much thanks,
Tyler

Tyler Irwin

I use a shot of WD-40 in the channel, and pull the strip, stretching it. When it stretches, it gets thinner and is easier to slide in to the channel.
I try to buy my rubber parts from Abingdon Spares, I have yet to be disappointed. Rubber from Moss does not hold up long for me.
D. Sander

I laid the rubber along the entire window frame. It was tilted so one edge was in the grove. I worked the other side in with a flat pointed plastic rod. It came easily.

I could not pull it through the channel either.

Jim B.
JA Benjamin

It would be worthwhile to compile a list of useless Moss stuff just so users of this forum could be warned in advance. I have a list of about 30 items & it really burns me up to see Moss continuing to sell crap that they know isn't fit for purpose. Sure they take it back after you complain but guess who pays for the shipping!
Not so cheery...
Peter TD 5801
P Hehir

I bought the rubber strip from B&G and it just slid right into the groove with no hassle at all.
Dave H
Dave Hill

I don't think it is made to slide in. I would install as Jim did. George
George Butz

Mine is like Tyler's original & it also slides in very easily. Cheers
Peter TD 5801
P Hehir

I bought mine from Moss. It fit great, I used 303 Protectorant as lube and it slid right in.
I belive we are indeed lucky to have the suppliers we do. Moss, TRF, VB and others. If not for them our cars would have died long ago. If you have disappointments please work with them for satisfaction to help Maintain the Breed. They stay in business to help us keep our cars running and roadworthy. It's much more productive than a flaming internet whine.
Mike Hipsher

Tried that Mike. Even rang the CEO of the Western Division, Glen Adams who promised he would personally "investigate the items raised on my list & get back to me". That was last April. Heard nothing since. The way I see it my only recourse is "a flaming internet whine"!!!!

I don't have any problems with any of the other suppliers. They actually address concerns when raised. In fact I wonder about the legality of knowingly selling products not fit for purpose then insisting the client pay the shipping both ways. The word extortion comes to mind! The point of my post was to suggest if any supplier is unwilling to address client concerns then we as consumers should be able to exercise a duty of care & warn our fellows of the products to avoid. I've solved my problems with Moss by not dealing with them & I'm hoping others will do the same. Have a nice day Mike. Cheers
Peter TD 5801
P Hehir

Ouch. I apologize at my hint of frustration. I’m sure there are other TD-TF restorers that might share the feeling when forward progress is stopped unexpectedly for weeks at a time (and not for the first time). The tech people at Moss have been very good with crediting cost of or replacing several faulty parts. However, this particular problem was new to me. I need to find out if there really is something wrong with the part so I can start looking for an alternative source. I have feelers out now to AS, B&G, and Anglo Parts. Are there any other sources for rubber TF parts?

Thanks Peter,
Tyler
Tyler Irwin

Abingdon is the only source I would trust for rubber parts. Moss is so large, they are bound to have some problem products. My personal opinion is they try to have the most selection, and in doing so, allow some inferior products to be released for sale. Again, this is just my opinion. I will say they have been very eager to work with me when there is a problem, and they will work hard to make things right.
I was furious when I had to re rebuild the front suspension on the TD because the swivel pin rubbers and the upper and lower control arm bolt rubbers all cracked after less than a year.
It makes no sense to save a buck or two on a part that takes hours to replace.
David
D. Sander

Saw something on Wheeler Dealers the other day that made me & Mike Brewer smile. He was picking up some AM parts for a Chevy in the States & the owner of the business was actually test fitting the parts to one of his cars! Mike queried this with some surprise & the owner said there was no way he would release parts that he wasn't certain were fit for purpose. Now that's the way it should be!!! That's the way Al Moss would have done it. It's a good thing he's not still around to see what has become of the little business he started all those years ago. It's a bloody shame really.. Cheers
Peter TD 5801
P Hehir

Hi Tyler:
A friend of mine said that he installed the rubber strip by laying one edge of the the rubber strip into the channel and then using a grooved screen installation roller tool to press the rubber into the channel. Said it worked great. Worth a try I guess but please let us know if you do.
Godspeed in Safety Fast
Jc
John Crawley

Moss are very good-never a problem.Well done Moss
sb Evans

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