1970 Type II. 2+2. I am getting ready to replace many rubber seals on my Type II that are as hard as a rock and cracked. On the rear window I have the main seal that holds the glass and the two chromed fitted strips that go on the outside. The Moss catalog shows a “locking” seal/strip between the large rubber inner seal and chrome strips but I have it missing though the chrome strips appeared to fit into the bottom gasket just fine. Having never seen this locking seal I wonder if is it really important? Unfortunately it is on back order every place I have tried. I assume I can still fit the large seal that holds the glass and leave the chromed exterior pieces off until I can acquire the “locking strip/seal? Any ideas?



In the catalog the lower seal that holds the glass is #20, the locking strip I am missing #21 and the outer chromed strips #’s 22 and 24.

 

Probably the PO may have put in a new seal, couldn't find the locking seal and/or the tool for getting it in.

https://forums.jag-lovers.com/t/71-x...ip-tool/378862

I would hazard a guess that the locking strip is needed as there may be much force/pressure on that rear window. I put all that in when I did my 69s rear glass seal replacement.

Here's an Ebay auction for that strip.. looks like it's good for the windshield as well as the hatch glass.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/376510512993


here's another auction for a bit less

https://www.ebay.com/itm/281731821309

 

Thank you again for the help. I had seen those on eBay but knowing so little about the E Type I wondered if the ones for the windshield were the same as the rear window. I also wonder about the quality of different pieces on eBay as there is such a huge difference in price from different vendors. $18 to $144 for the same item? Are they different in quality or made by the same manufacturer? Who knows? Maybe the least expensive is the same quality because the part back ordered on the Moss site is $20.

 

The first link in my reply above is a Jaguar parts place on Ebay. You can always contact them and do your due diligence.

I bought TPMS sensors recommended by an owner/forum member on the F site for my 2017. Had the dealer install them because there is a process that has to link the car with the new part. They all went in and perform as OE... a huge savings. As with anything, one has to decide between taking a chance on parts from different vendors. How critical is the part to the car. I was willing to take a chance on a set of 4 for $50 vs $179 each.