Leaking door seal rubbers

[Antz0711]

I have a MY 2000 XK8 which is suffering from a water leak on the NS. It's not a lot, but does cause the carpet to get wet. I've replaced both door seals (L & R) and not cured the leak I've priced the body seal which is £195 + VAT! So before I go mad a spend such a lot of money, I wondered if members could assist with the following:

1. Has anyone successfully stopped a leaking door seal by replacing the body seal rubber?
2. If so, is it difficult to fit?

Kind Regards

Tony Nicholls

[mike020150]

Hi,
If you've not already tried doing it, click the search box above and type in 'door seal'. There have been quite a few entries on this subject over the years and you might be able to find something helpful among them. Mike.

[Antz0711]

Mike,

Thanks for the pointer.

Kind Regards

Tony

[MarkyM]

Also can you actually see the leak?

Reason I ask is I had a replacement screen last year and they forgot to reconnect the rubber drain tubes back and all the water from the winscreen when the car was stationary ended up in my footwells.

Soon resolved but hard to diagnose.

Mark

[Antz0711]

Thanks Mike,

I can see the leak. It's coming from the door shut in the area of the mirror, where the door closes against the A post.

Regards

Tony

[mike020150]

Hi Tony,
I recall that the A post seal on the coupe has a small drain hole moulded into it somewhere near where you think yours is leaking. It's designed to lead the water further down the seal before releasing it to drain away. Hence, it may be worth checking it's not blocked. Mike.