Time for a New Slide Seal

[RangerStrider]

Extended the slide today to take another look. It's hard to get to but here's picture of the hole which is on the exterior side just behind the brush trim. It looks like there's significant abrasion around the hole which extends longitudinally for about 1.5 inches. Nothing around the seal would have caused this so it could be manufacturing defect or it occurred during installation...the second probably be more likely.
Tried cutting a small piece of bicycle tube and placing over the hole but it seem to still leak whereas when I put my finger over it, no leak. May try cutting the tubing smaller for a better fit. If I can get it so it doesn't leak, then I'll try gluing it in place with super glue. Seems like I'll need a little pressure in the seal to provide a good mating surface.
Tried calling Roger at DRI but he wasn't available, will try tomorrow.
Thanks for all the input / support.

http://www.pbase.com/stryder/image/160806025