Rear Hatch Seal
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Rear Hatch Seal
I finally got around to installing the rear hatch seal. The installation went smoothly, I lubricated the seal as suggested, but although after three days it has taken shape as described, the hatch won't open unless I push it open from the inside. (What a pain in the a**!!!) . I sent an email to the email address listed in the installation guide since there was no phone number listed. The email came back indicating the email address did not exist. Any suggestion?
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You might want to fill out your profile so everybody knows what kind of vette (model) you have, etc ... so that they can help you.
BTW, the spring popper is for verts and FRC's not coupes.
BTW, the spring popper is for verts and FRC's not coupes.
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I dont think the seal would have anything to do with opening. I have a Vert so I'm not familiar with the coupe hatch.
I'd check the latch mechanism and lubricate it. On mine if that sticks it prevents the hood from popping up. How are the struts. Do they still operate normally or could they be going soft?
I'd check the latch mechanism and lubricate it. On mine if that sticks it prevents the hood from popping up. How are the struts. Do they still operate normally or could they be going soft?
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I tend to agree - sounds more like the latch mechanism than the seal. Hope you find out what the problem is.
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I dont think the seal would have anything to do with opening. I have a Vert so I'm not familiar with the coupe hatch.
I'd check the latch mechanism and lubricate it. On mine if that sticks it prevents the hood from popping up. How are the struts. Do they still operate normally or could they be going soft?
I'd check the latch mechanism and lubricate it. On mine if that sticks it prevents the hood from popping up. How are the struts. Do they still operate normally or could they be going soft?
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I have the same problem. The hatch works fine, but when you put the seal in, it fills the gap between the hatch and body, and it's tight enough so the hatch won't pop open. The seller suggested coating the seal with armor all, which I did. It makes it a little easier to push open from inside, but still doesn't allow it to pop open. Silicone spray didn't work either. I'm about to rip this thing out.
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I have the same problem. The hatch works fine, but when you put the seal in, it fills the gap between the hatch and body, and it's tight enough so the hatch won't pop open. The seller suggested coating the seal with armor all, which I did. It makes it a little easier to push open from inside, but still doesn't allow it to pop open. Silicone spray didn't work either. I'm about to rip this thing out.
