Replacement headlight seal/ gasket

[JBauer]

This maybe common knowledge but I thought I share it anyway. My headlight seals/gaskets were old and deteriorated. Did some searching and wasn't finding much. Finally I came across an old thread on another forum and thought I'd try it. Here are the results
Thus seal:

https://www.mcmaster.com/1129a992

Looks like this:



Sticks like this:



and you end up with this:

[rfuerst911sc]

Good tip I'm sure there are a lot of old gooey gaskets out there in need of replacement . I was lucky to purchase a used set of OEM gaskets in perfect condition so for now I'm set .

[JBauer]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

Good tip I'm sure there are a lot of old gooey gaskets out there in need of replacement . I was lucky to purchase a used set of OEM gaskets in perfect condition so for now I'm set .

Where did you find those? 😲

[rick3000]

Great info, for some reason Porsche does not sell the seals separately even though they have their own part number.

[dav9515]

looks good, how many feet of the seal did you need to do both lights?

[JBauer]

Originally Posted by dav9515

looks good, how many feet of the seal did you need to do both lights?

I bought a 5ft roll and have some left over.

[robdelorenzo]

Thanks for this. You must be a mind reader, as I was looking at my messy old gaskets yesterday and wondering what to do with them!

[JBauer]

Originally Posted by dav9515

looks good, how many feet of the seal did you need to do both lights?

Originally Posted by robdelorenzo

Thanks for this. You must be a mind reader, as I was looking at my messy old gaskets yesterday and wondering what to do with them!

LOL mine were OK but brittle and shrunk up. I replaced them with these. They look good IMO. I'll save the old ones.

[rfuerst911sc]

Originally Posted by JBauer

Where did you find those? 😲

Just happened to find a local set from a forum member .......... a one in a million shot

[flouese]

Will this work for the tail lights?

[Black Knight]

Originally Posted by flouese

Will this work for the tail lights?

I dunno.
I am needing the gasket / trim seal for the hood. Mine was all brittle and just flaked away. I can't locate that piece either. I guess mcmaster is a good place to start

[JBauer]

Originally Posted by flouese

Will this work for the tail lights?

I don't know but they have diff sizes. You might measure one and see if they have anything thst would work.

[robdelorenzo]

Thanks for this. I ordered some and it arrives today. Gooey washers that are spreading black gunk and streaks are going away. Problem solved for $15.00. Now on to the next project....

[JBauer]

Originally Posted by robdelorenzo

Thanks for this. I ordered some and it arrives today. Gooey washers that are spreading black gunk and streaks are going away. Problem solved for $15.00. Now on to the next project....

Great, let me know how it works out. Make sure you clean the edge of the light where it will be sticking to. I forgot the first time ��
Also make the rubber a little longer than needed, then trim once its locked in. If any parts are sticking out from locking the headlight in they can be worked level will a thin piece of plastic edge or your finger. After it was clamped awhile it sticks pretty well incase you need to remove the light. Good luck.

[JBauer]

I finished mine but forgot to post pics. Incase anyone is curious.
Still need to tuck it here and there.

[blueflames]

Thanks, I ordered mine and it is already here.

[tonythetiger]

awesome...ordered! what did you use to hold in place? glue?

[JBauer]

Originally Posted by tonythetiger

awesome...ordered! what did you use to hold in place? glue?

It has double side tape installed on it. Shown in thread 👇

[tonythetiger]

Originally Posted by tonythetiger

awesome...ordered! what did you use to hold in place? glue?

this arrived at my house in under 24 hours, enough for both cars and under 25 bucks. Amazed.

[GustaGo]

Thank you JBauer! I ordered and installed mine just last weekend, and now my headlights look great!