SirkWhyXF 1,533 Posted August 24, 2016 When i had my engine bay resprayed the painter ripped off the rubber seal between the rear edge of the bonnet and the firewall with the idea of masking up behind that so i could replace it and there would be no lines from painting. Problem is they were available through rare spares part no. BL205 xd-f bonnet lacing, but have since been discontinued. I have searched high and low ringing around countless main stream and obscure parts suppliers, and many hours spent searching the internet for a new item but all to no avail. I have not checked the wreckers as i assume that as mine was torn to shreds when removed, a second hand one from another vehicle would suffer the same fate. I was thinking of trying one form another vehicle but have no idea if anything would be at all similar or compatible For example http://www.kingswoodcountry.com.au/buy/ford-bonnet-firewall-lacing-rubber-strip-plates-sc/BL202 or http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321022621066?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT What, if anything, have you guys used place of the original? Or has everyone with a resprayed engine bay just left it out? Edit: Just in case anyone is not sure what i'm referring to, notice the messy bit right where the bonnet would seal at the rear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,273 Posted August 24, 2016 Sorry..........what was the question.??? Couldn't see it for all the 5.0 litre engine porn. That engine bay looks sweeeeeet.! NO, cant help you, with the lacing. Are they same for LTD, ZK etc.? Tried taking a piece to Clark rubber? they have a weird selection of profiles in strip length. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hendrixhc 10,921 Posted August 24, 2016 Do you need it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirkWhyXF 1,533 Posted August 24, 2016 Sorry..........what was the question.??? Couldn't see it for all the 5.0 litre engine porn. That engine bay looks sweeeeeet.! NO, cant help you, with the lacing. Are they same for LTD, ZK etc.? Tried taking a piece to Clark rubber? they have a weird selection of profiles in strip length. Haha, cheers bear. The bay looks a little tidier than that now but I still think it's a mess. Needs lots of little love touches... I'd think it would be the same as the ltd's, and I did call into Clark rubber for a quick look. Only prob is I don't have the old lacing and have no idea of the size or profile of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirkWhyXF 1,533 Posted August 24, 2016 Do you need it? Prob not, I might just have to clean up the area and get over it. Was just hoping to hide the line between new an old paint. Also was reading a bit about air pressure/flow in the engine bay somewhere a while back that made me think it might be a good idea to put it back there. Can't remember the detail though, my memoriy is only really good for about a week back at best and that was months ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SLO247 1,713 Posted August 24, 2016 I've never put one back and never had a problem. Go hit up the self serve wreckers, might get lucky with an xg or xh one being soft enough to remove without damage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirkWhyXF 1,533 Posted August 24, 2016 Yeah I might give that a go. Would anybody be so kind as to take a good as they can profile pick and rough measurement to help in the search for somthing of the new variety? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Polson 10,214 Posted August 24, 2016 I've removed a few without destroying any, guess it depends if they're hard and brittle or still reasonably soft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirkWhyXF 1,533 Posted August 24, 2016 I've removed a few without destroying any, guess it depends if they're hard and brittle or still reasonably soft. Yeah mine was certainly not brittle, I'm sure with only a few fucks given it could've come off neatly and undamaged. Annoying but wadayado. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve mcqueen 1,796 Posted August 24, 2016 I never put on Goldie, looks ok and is good for an extra 10 kilowatts at the back wheels with out it I think Nana still has her's but its all hard and cracked. Once you remove the glue residue and give that part a bit of paint you'll be like "Hey, that looks good" Wonder what Clark rubber have you could whack in there?? 1 SirkWhyXF reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,354 Posted August 24, 2016 is this only a xf onwards option ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirkWhyXF 1,533 Posted August 25, 2016 Quite possibly, i'm struggling to find a pic using google images of an xd or xe with the bonnet lacing. Can only find a few xf's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,404 Posted August 25, 2016 I had a quick look here http://www.scottsoldautorubber.com.au/ford.htm Didn't see a listing for what you wanted but that doesn't mean he won't know what to use. I've picked up some rover and fargo bits from him and I know he has just about everything made on the market. Send him an email and see if he can help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirkWhyXF 1,533 Posted August 25, 2016 Cheers Rod, i'll give it a go but i'm pretty sure i've already contacted him a while back. 1 2redrovers reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,354 Posted August 25, 2016 yeah i think its only series 2 xf onwards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirkWhyXF 1,533 Posted September 18, 2016 If anyones interested i found a product that should do the job perfect at clarke rubber. They call it "Sponge extrusion self adhesive blister 16x12mm" part no. 31633, was $11.95/m. I bought 1.8m, but 1.6 will do the job easy. Here's the stuff Trial fitted this piece this arvo and it fits perfect, the rib at the top seals on the underside of the bonnet like it was meant for it. I'll put up a pic when i clean up the area and install it. 4 steve mcqueen, EgoXF, 2redrovers and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,273 Posted September 18, 2016 Looks a bit short..... 3 SirkWhyXF, stockesp and steve mcqueen reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,404 Posted September 18, 2016 That's what she said 1 SirkWhyXF reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirkWhyXF 1,533 Posted September 18, 2016 Looks a bit short..... Should stretch with a bit of heat That's what he said... 1 EgoXF reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,273 Posted September 18, 2016 Bah ha ha ha ha.........friction ?? 1 SirkWhyXF reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,404 Posted September 18, 2016 Just give it a tug 1 SirkWhyXF reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirkWhyXF 1,533 Posted September 23, 2016 2 bear351c and EgoXF reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Free.51 2,735 Posted September 23, 2016 That looks nice now mate 1 SirkWhyXF reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,273 Posted September 24, 2016 Yep, that does.......... 1 SirkWhyXF reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites