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Where can I get some Apron seals?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by scalfee90, Feb 25, 2013.

  1. Feb 25, 2013 at 9:15 AM
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    scalfee90

    scalfee90 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have no apron seals. and I don't have anything to go by, or I'd cut some out myself. Where can I buy some online?
     
  2. Feb 25, 2013 at 12:12 PM
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    TIPICOTACO

    TIPICOTACO Well-Known Member

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    what exactly is an apron seal??
     
  3. Feb 25, 2013 at 7:17 PM
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    scalfee90

    scalfee90 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Its the floppy part in this picture that covers the engine bay off. I don't have any!

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  4. Feb 25, 2013 at 7:18 PM
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    brettb

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    i could use these too! My engine gets so damn muddy. Id need to seal off other places as well but its a start
     
  5. Feb 25, 2013 at 7:19 PM
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    Mrogers33

    Mrogers33 The way is open, the time is now

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    is that possibly something Rock Auto might carry? (too lazy too look right now) I know my driver side cover thingy is all ripped and hanging cause thats how I access the oil filter for changes
     
  6. Feb 25, 2013 at 7:24 PM
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    TacoSkeet

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    my buddy had the same problem. He just went to Lowe's and bought several feet of a thin rubber mat and cut to fit and riveted them in. He's had them on for a while now with no problems
     
  7. Feb 25, 2013 at 9:21 PM
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    I would never recommend buying OEM ones and tracing around the perimeter (and even adding more coverage to places that are void) onto a suitable sheet of rubber and returning the OEM ones...or would I.
     
  8. Feb 25, 2013 at 9:29 PM
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    tacomataco2

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    Some of this Some of that
    ^ What I did, thick rubber roll i found in my yard. Parts total: $5
     
  9. Feb 25, 2013 at 10:36 PM
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    Hopefully I can get somthin rounded up! The hardest part is getting it in the right shape!
     
  10. Feb 26, 2013 at 5:17 AM
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    TIPICOTACO

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    OH OK... read below

    I went to HD and bought plumbers liner and cut it to size. I used a piece of cardboard to make a template, then bought the little "clips" from the dealership for like $.60 each or something. it has worked great
    that is one sneaky and excellent idea!!
     
  11. Feb 26, 2013 at 5:42 AM
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    Pugga

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    Sounds like something for the wife :rolleyes:
     
  12. Feb 26, 2013 at 9:18 AM
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    Right right! It is strange to call it an apron seal!
     
  13. Feb 26, 2013 at 9:31 AM
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    This is what it looks like to fellow drivers! They probably think I got a huge body lift! Lol

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    Thanks you guys for the advice btw! I'm goin to give the custom way a try!
     
  14. Feb 26, 2013 at 9:32 AM
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    bellassaiw10

    bellassaiw10 Formally afroman5015

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    I need to to the same thing ha
     
  15. Feb 28, 2013 at 12:52 PM
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    TIPICOTACO

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    here's my finished product. made from plumbing liner that I got from HD. like 3 bucks i think.

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  16. Feb 28, 2013 at 2:45 PM
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    scalfee90

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    That looks pretty legit! I'm feeling pretty good about making these things now!
     
  17. Feb 28, 2013 at 7:31 PM
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    TIPICOTACO

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    Just take your time and it's easy, it has worked great and should never dryrot out breakdown.
     
  18. Mar 1, 2013 at 11:48 PM
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    Sounds like a plan! Soon this random dirt and debris will stay out of my engine bay!
     
  19. Mar 2, 2013 at 12:20 AM
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    TacoDell

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    I had to cut replacements for the addition of a 1" BL

    I used Pond liner that is sold at HD or Lowes.

    also made a homebrew hole punch out of a brass fitting.

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    ^ crappy pictures from the past
     

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