sill covers

[martin418]

is there a sealing rubber or similar along the top lip of the inner sill where the sill cover goes over it and screws on

[aupickup]

no

[drivewasher]

Iv'e just done that very same job on my van. You might wan't to have a look at my solution

here: http://morrisminorowners.co.uk/viewtopi ... =24&t=9280

[les]

Talking of sealing things, it's a plan to run a bead of mastic along each end of the kick plate (at A & B posts) but not silicone.

[aupickup]

i dont think thats a good idea les
you need airflow
i have not done mine and thats out in all weathers and the inside is good

[aupickup]

they are only there to help drain off all the water that collects in the bottom of the doors

[drivewasher]

I agree, Any water that did get past the kick plates can't run into the box section as the cut outs are higher than the lower ledge. If you see what I mean. If you did completely seal them any wet that got in couldn't escape.

As Aupickup says there is plenty of through draft to dry things out

[les]

Well all this is assuming that water gets in, if it's sealed properly it won't. I too removed the plates on the pickup, probably 3 years ago and the waxoyl was still present over green paint, and was pleasantly surprised to see no rust in the corners etc. They had been on since '98. I prefer to keep water out in the first place but if water was present I agree it needs to dry out, so once again it's a personal choice.

[aupickup]

i think its hobsons choice and what ever you are happy with

[aupickup]

there is also condensation to consider and if there is no air the condensation will take longer to dry out
but also i think a case of using the cars etc in the first place

[les]

Yes, condensation is a consideration, but even sealing the ends would not make it completely airtight, well not on a Minor!

[aupickup]

thats true

[aupickup]

hope mine dont fall off now cos i aint sealed them

[martin418]

thanks all , i think i will just put a blob of sealer on the top lip + screws to stop them rattling and leave them as they were , my car is 90% original in the floor and inner sills so i guess as it's survived 59 years of wet it should be ok