Is there supposed to be a rubber seal around them? I never took any off when I removed the handles from the door? If there isn't, wouldn't Water enter through the Handle surround? There is a seal available for around the door lock..

Yeah what minikit said? i'm about to start pieceing the puzzle back together. haven't checked parts guide yet!

No there is no gasket but there used to be a black sealant around the edge.

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Your silliness has been noted.

Ah HA! Ok, ooer that could be messy, oh well guess I had just be careful then..

put some sealant on the door, let it dry, then fit the handle, and then cut away the excess.

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Aussie Leyland, Aussie Factory, Aussie Mini S.

I'm pretty sure when I pulled the handles out of mine to have the car repainted that the sealant there was a Mastic type of sealant, not a Silicone sealant.

Don't use silicone unless you want it to rust out.

The Mastic stuff, from what I understand forms a dry skin on the outside but stays flexible and waterproof on the inside.

Anyone else with more info?

Cheers,
Watto.