[s-cars] Gasket/Seal for Heater Box

[Robert Rossato]

Thanks all for the info.  Odd that the P/N not listed for the C4.  That P/N
was listed under the C3 chassis, but it looked like it was referring the
seal around the center outlets, which is a flimsy open cell light duty stuff
so didn't even consider it.  Like Tom said, definitely want to make sure
it's waterproof.  The stuff must have some rubber impregnated in it as it is
pretty sticky all around.  Was considering getting some regular foam and
spraying some 3M adhesive all over it, but decided to order the Audi stuff.
Only $7.60, so worth it to me.  I'd spend more than that just driving to
Home Depot and back.  Had to order a bunch of other little odds and ends and
this way gets delivered to my door.  Hopefully it will be the full 1360mm
length called out in ETKA, and not the 10% version that Tom got.

Thanks,
Bob

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tom Green [mailto:trgreen at comcast.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2014 4:19 PM
> To: rossato.qlist at gmail.com
> Cc: s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: [s-cars] Gasket/Seal for Heater Box
> 
> 431 819 225 is the part number for the Audi part, Bob.
> 
> It is a foam strip adhesive on one side.  The foam is impregnated with
some butyl
> rubber that takes a set when compressed and makes a water tight seal.  I
ordered
> the part twice for a replacement but it was only 138MM in length, too
short for the
> airbox perimeter.  Finally local dealer ordered quantity 2 in order to
have enough
> and
> the price remained the same because of some manipulation there.
> 
> I would just be sure that any replacement part will make a secure
waterproof seal
> since that plenum sees a lot of water
> 
> Tom
> 
> On Sep 30, 2014, at 07:51 AM, "Robert Rossato" <rossato.qlist at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
> > Anyone know the part number for the seal between the heater box and the
> > cowling?  Can't seem to find it in ETKA.  Anyone find a good equivalent?
> > Was thinking I might have to go to an HVAC supply place and see what
they
> > may have but figured I'd check here first.  It appears to be around 10mm
> > thick by 20mm wide, medium density open cell foam with adhesive on both
> > sides.  Surely someone on here has done a heater core job, or three
before.
> > I'd rather not reuse what's there as I don't trust it to seal again.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Bob
>