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Old Oct 10th, 2021, 13:08   #243
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Originally Posted by Othen View Post
Many thanks Dave - good advice as always.

Alan

PS. I don't think Dan would agree about the toothbrush.
I was sure when i wrote that you wouldn't even think about using his toothbrush but a nylon nail brush or similar. Hopefully the cleaning and reviving with the silicone grease does the job, if not my next suggestion would have been :



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Consider just replacing the seal with a new one. Listed here as the tailgate seal.

https://classicvolvoparts.co.uk/part...mets_and_Plugs
Good find, surprised they are still available! Maybe they also do tailgate seals for the 760, i'll have to have a search!
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