08-08-2005, 11:54 AM
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Car: 1987 Firebird... in pieces. Engine: 3.1L V6 LH0 soon to be 3100 Transmission: Borg-Warner T-5 Axle/Gears: 2HL 3.42 open | For the '87, what you have to do is loosen the two screws holding the weatherstrip in place, pull the tabs out of the retainers, and pull the rest of the weatherstripping out of the retainer bar. Installing the new ws is reverse of removal, except that you WILL want to put the top back in place on the car so you can adjust the weatherstripping correctly. Push one end of the strip so that it rests against the body strip, and tighten that screw. Do the same for the other end, remove the top, and reassemble it, and you're done.
For the '91, you have a bigger mess on your hands. You will need some trim or weatherstripping tape or some sort of adhesive. First, disassemble the top. Using a narrow gasket scraper or similar tool, separate the old weatherstripping from the retainer. Try to get as much residue off as you can. Then, use alcohol to clean the surface that will have the adhesive on it, and lay down the adhesive. Now you can install the weatherstrip, using the method described above. However, you will have to push the weatherstripping onto the adhesive tape or whatever you are using to stick it into place. |
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