New seals stopping rear hatch from fully closing

[Fosworth]

As per title. I have fitted new seals to the rear hatch. They seem good quality and fitted quite easily. but now the hatch won't fully close. I am sure this has been asked before but I can't find anything, so has anybody any suggestions of how to sort it please ?

 

[SacCyclone]

Common problem with new seals on hatch and doors as well.....don't have a solution for you but i'm sure others have been through it already.
Mike

 

[uk66fastback]

I think you’ve just got to slam it harder!

 

[Mr Tenno]

I feel like there was a thread somewhere that recommended strapping down the doors / hatch for a few days until the rubber gave in?

 

[arcdef]

I fitted new seals in Spring and was just a case of forcing it shut, i then left it closed for a while and been fine since.

 

[Bazzateer]

Same with mine, just a firmer closing required for a while.

 

[Fosworth]

Thanks chaps. I thought that might be the case but I'm worried I will damage the rear hatch. Actually I think I will try warming the seals
up first then press the hatch down.

 

[toopy]

My seals were new 10 years ago and i still have to be firm with the hatch when closing it, at least you know they are sealing out the exhaust properly!

 

[Jay.]

Thanks chaps. I thought that might be the case but I'm worried I will damage the rear hatch. Actually I think I will try warming the seals
up first then press the hatch down.

Where did you get your seal?

I warmed my seal up, closed the hatch for a few weeks and now it's fine. Hopefully this sorts yours out!

 

[Rob Gaskin]

Shame they don't make them to the right spec in the first place.