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At the back of the dash air vents there is a flap that lets you control the air coming into the cabin. This is worked by the wheel knob at the side of the vent. This flap has a groove that runs around it and this locates the sponge foam seal. I had my dash out and it was so totally perished and disintigrated that I really couldn't salvage it even for a sample - it just leterally fell apart in my hands.

What I want to know is is it still available? Can I order it from a Nissan dealer or something? Has anyone replaced it?

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Have you tried Moroday foam tape from Bunnings? I used this to replace the foam near the top of radiator where it joins the front of the car and what seals the top of the stock intake snorkel against the bonnet. Let me know how you go?

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I've got foam tape, I tried it, but its not really right. After a a couple of trys I pulled it off.

You really need 2mm foam sheet and then cut them out yourself. I might try Clark rubber or something???

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OK, I found a good source of the type of foam rubber I was after - its sandwiched between every tool set you buy. I had a blisterpack tool set from work that had a loose foam sheet between top and bottom tool sets. I used it to cut out my air vent seals [i never ever made it to Clark Rubber].

Only tip I will give is make your inner hole at least 3mm smaller all round so that it is a tight fit in the groove. It needs to stretch to fit otherwise it is too loose and will not sit right.

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