New and Old Rubber Problems: Relay Holders and Weatherstripping. Options

[KingSlug]

So really quick two really rubber problems.

1. Fuse holder rubber is old and no longer holding in their relative positions. Adding to this I’m upgrading to the RD new fuse panel, and the rubber pins push through but they won’t lock it. So rather that RTV or Woodweld them in any ideas to hold them secure in place?

The boy thought about cutting off the rubber pins push through and inserting a trim holder through the fuse panel. I was playing with idea of a screw but that does seem clean. One another question where/how does the metal headlamp relay attach?

2. I replaced the hood weatherstripping a month ago and still have a bit of bow in the hood. Any sure way to get the weatherstripping to conform so I can get the hood gap back that I normally had?

Thanks and Merry Christmas

Jared

[KingSlug]

Yes the 914 Rubber on the rear trunk is a bit to push down but i think due to the shorted length of sheet metal and more pronounced curve of the trunk its or rigid than the front hood. But rear sits flatter.

The front with more length and less rigidity just flexes a bit more under the lifting of the seal. Im sure it will train after a while but Im not patient.

Now the relay sockets:

Heres a link to what Im talking about: Relay Socket Trim Retainer

You see the retaining nipple on one side and opposite is a through hole in the middle where the relay mounts. If I cut off the nipple I will just have a hole straight trough the relay socket. This is where the trim retainer comes in, I set the relay socket against the metal of the fuse panel, then insert the trim retainer through the metal and into the hole left from removing the nipple. The trim retainer holds the interior of the hole by friction and its still removeable.

The car is a California 914, so Im sure its seen more heat than cold. The rubber is just old and hard, but not cracked. I sure its had shrinkage in its 50 years.

Im going to try it tonight of tomorrow, at least I know the relay sockets are still out there at $60 a pop. ill reply back with pics if sucessful.