Weatherstrip help?
Team Owner
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From: SE NY
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I just installed the new rear hatch WS and daaamn is it tight...
I've double checked the installation to verify that all the WS is slid completely down onto the channel, which BTW got cleaned with fresh Li grease. Also the hatch hinges are solid.
It now takes two hands to close the hatch and I'm a little concerned about stress on the glass.
Anyone else experience much increased in tightness?
If so did you raise the rear hatch latch to relieve pressure on the latch & glass??
I've double checked the installation to verify that all the WS is slid completely down onto the channel, which BTW got cleaned with fresh Li grease. Also the hatch hinges are solid.
It now takes two hands to close the hatch and I'm a little concerned about stress on the glass.
Anyone else experience much increased in tightness?
If so did you raise the rear hatch latch to relieve pressure on the latch & glass??
Last edited by 65Z01; Sep 18, 2007 at 04:09 PM.
Safety Car
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From: Southwest Kansas
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I just installed the new rear hatch WS and daaamn is it tight...
I've double checked the installation to verify that all the WS is slid completely down onto the channel, which BTW got cleaned with fresh Li grease. Also the hatch hinges are solid.
It now takes two hands to close the hatch and I'm a little concerned about stress on the glass.
Anyone else experience much increased in tightness?
If so did you raise the rear hatch latch to relieve pressure on the latch & glass??
I've double checked the installation to verify that all the WS is slid completely down onto the channel, which BTW got cleaned with fresh Li grease. Also the hatch hinges are solid.
It now takes two hands to close the hatch and I'm a little concerned about stress on the glass.
Anyone else experience much increased in tightness?
If so did you raise the rear hatch latch to relieve pressure on the latch & glass??
Drifting
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From: The Woodlands TX TX
I think any leaks are going to be a window that needs adjustment...I've adjusted windows on a few C4's now to stop leaks...however I bought nothing but GM weather strip any time I've replaced it. So far I've done the hatch twice and the B pillar along with the both sides of the top. GM wx is exactly like what you got from the factory, no compromises in fit and finish. If you buy cheap, you might have an issue I dont know. Get the toold from Eastwood Company that make the job easier. Then just be patient and try not to get glue on top of the wx strip just in between it and the car. It gets kinda stringy and can stick to your hands then get stuck on the rubber. It will **** you off if it happens to you and you might have to do the job over. Be slow and methodical like with any other repair, and it is best to have a helper, hopefully someone who's done it once already.
Team Owner
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From: SE NY
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Only a bit tighter, hmmm; maybe there's a problem with my installation??
Hmmm, all seemed to be down fully on the channels but tweaking the back hatch trim piece did seem to bring a little relief.
I'll see how it is after a copla days.
Hmmm, all seemed to be down fully on the channels but tweaking the back hatch trim piece did seem to bring a little relief.
I'll see how it is after a copla days.
Last edited by 65Z01; Sep 18, 2007 at 06:03 PM.
Racer
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From: Chapin South Carolina
I have had good luck with all the aftermarket weather stripping except the door trim. That has caused my HOURS and HOURS of headaches. I have also lost money on it. I finally got smart and purchased the parts from http://www.gmpartsdirect.com at half the cost of a local dealer. I go the part today and looks EXACTLY like the original. I will probably install tomorrow or Friday. Then I will have to fix all the damage the aftermarket pieces caused. The $123.00 part from GM is going to cost me three times as much in time and damage because I tried to save money.
Safety Car
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I have had good luck with all the aftermarket weather stripping except the door trim. That has caused my HOURS and HOURS of headaches. I have also lost money on it. I finally got smart and purchased the parts from http://www.gmpartsdirect.com at half the cost of a local dealer. I go the part today and looks EXACTLY like the original. I will probably install tomorrow or Friday. Then I will have to fix all the damage the aftermarket pieces caused. The $123.00 part from GM is going to cost me three times as much in time and damage because I tried to save money.
Navigator
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I recently replaced the rear hatch weather stripping with Wilcox. The old one was in such bad shape, it was easy to pull out. The original grease was in good shape so i didn't attempt to remove it. The Wilcox installed very easy, great fit. Any excess grease that got on the weather strip or the paint was easily cleaned off with WD-40.
Racer
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From: Chapin South Carolina
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