Identify this midgate seal?

[Daelements]

I just purchased an avalanche and am going through seals/moldings to see what should be serviced or replaced. I came across a shiny seal. Can anyone identify what this part is? It is in the midgate and is shredding apart. I've tried searching on gmparts and I couldn't locate it. Perhaps it was owner added?

 

[ygmn]

Might be seal fro ma SNug Top but is not stock GM I have seen.

 

[Randy]

First welcome to the club and AV ownership... Yep... It's not a factory seal, pervious owner must have added it.. That panel can be adjusted tighter to help make a better seal..


Look here for more info.. I also always recommend this manual/cd that is always on ebay, it's the factory manual for service techs to diagnose water issues, it gives you a good understanding of how it all works .. This guy wants to much $$ for it at this time but if you watch it they come down in price.. It picked it up years ago for $15.00 bucks

Good luck..

Sperry Tech Center link..

Av / EXT Cargo Area Water Mgmt. 101

Water Management System: Cargo Area.. (1) Top Drain Grate (Right) (2) Side Rail Channel and Catch Cups (Right) (3) Rear Drain (Right) (4) Front Drain (Right) (5) Cargo Floor Mat (6) Front Drain (Left) (7) Cargo Floor (8} Rear Drain (Left) (9) Water Drainage Area (Both Sides...

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Manual link...

Cadillac Escalade EXT Truck Water Management Service Procedures Manual CD for sale | eBay

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[Daelements]

Might be seal fro ma SNug Top but is not stock GM I have seen.

I looked it up. Its quite possible. I do have the tonneau covers. Maybe he had it on once upon a time.

 

[Daelements]

First welcome to the club and AV ownership... Yep... It's not a factory seal, pervious owner must have added it.. That panel can be adjusted tighter to help make a better seal..


Look here for more info.. I also always recommend this manual/cd that is always on ebay, it's the factory manual for service techs to diagnose water issues, it gives you a good understanding of how it all works .. This guy wants to much $$ for it at this time but if you watch it they come down in price.. It picked it up years ago for $15.00 bucks

Good luck..

Sperry Tech Center link..

Av / EXT Cargo Area Water Mgmt. 101

Water Management System: Cargo Area.. (1) Top Drain Grate (Right) (2) Side Rail Channel and Catch Cups (Right) (3) Rear Drain (Right) (4) Front Drain (Right) (5) Cargo Floor Mat (6) Front Drain (Left) (7) Cargo Floor (8} Rear Drain (Left) (9) Water Drainage Area (Both Sides...

www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com

Manual link...

Cadillac Escalade EXT Truck Water Management Service Procedures Manual CD for sale | eBay

Get the best deals for Cadillac Escalade EXT Truck Water Management Service Procedures Manual CD at eBay.com. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items!

www.ebay.com

Thank you for the links. I wonder if that cd is the same as the video I saw on YouTube.

 

[MS03 2500]

Could it be from a soft top. I never had one so I can't say for sure.

 

[frito]

Not from a Snugtop. They seal at the top. That area is fully exposed with a Snugtop. This from an owner of a Snugtop

 

[Randy]

Yes that video is the same but you get manual with other help full tips.

 

[Daelements]

Thank you everyone for your input. As I was looking at the molding/seals on the tonneau covers. I also noticed the same type of seal. I guess that was their attempt to waterproof. When I did my first detail, I notice that the pad under the carpet was wet at rear driverside corner of cab. Looks like I got some adjustments to make to do make it right.

 

[Randy]

Take a look at the plastic/fiberglass window frame also.. Very common to crack in the lower corners and the gap will let water in..