My 2005 XJ8 VDP side CHROME TRIM (NOT window) gaskets (BOTH SIDES) are shot, too much SoCal sun I suppose. When it rains the back seat foot-well becomes a puddle - or pond! I'm told replacements are unavailable.... need I fabricate something? Any solutions?

 

Have a look at SNG Barratt's website:

https://www.sngbarratt.com/English/#...assembly/30586

 

Sad to say, there are not many ways to fix this problem (maintaining appearance) unless the crack(s)
are on the inside of the window gaskets, and even then the longevity is questionable. Some have used
thin layer of black silicone along the crack to help seal the leaks. Your least expensive option would be
to find a good used part from a salvage yard. You might even inquire from some of the members in the
forum who have parts cars who might sell you the gaskets for less.

 

Thanks! I did contact them, Tony told me theyhad none, and after some research he said they ain't makin' 'em any more (the gaskets under the chrome trim that goes aboove both doors!)

I appreciate your response!

-Dave

 

Thank you, indeed I have almost resignd myself to running a bead of something (silicon?) along/into the small gap on the top of the chome strip, I was told by a local mech that if I try to take it off I might not get it back unbent and in one piece.

-Dave

 

it’s not the gaskets you need to seal the passage under the trim on the pillar. it’s a straight shot to the rear footwell look at the tsb

 

I guess you would be able to tell by using a hose and spray water on it to determine the
area where it is leaking. A serious leak like the one described should be easy to spot.

 

OP might find more pertinent responses in the appropriate (X350) subforum.

 

That's strange....I could have sworn when I read the first post it said 2003.
I also note that the first post was edited by the OP.