Need some help figuring out my hatch
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From: Croydon NH
Car: 89 bird, 86.5 D21 Hardbody duringwinter
Engine: 305, VG30e
Transmission: 700r4, dunno the other one :)
Need some help figuring out my hatch
its not lining up right, i tightened the two sets of 2 each bolts on the inside, the 2 sets of 2 on the outside hinges and all the bolts under the plastic thing and its still just this one side not lining up right, its sticking too far out, nothing looks bent
can anyone help? asap please only sunny like once a month lately!
can anyone help? asap please only sunny like once a month lately!
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From: So.west IN
Car: 87 Formula/ 00 Xtreme
Engine: TPI 305/ v6
Transmission: struggling t-5/ 4l60E
Axle/Gears: 3.08/ 3.23
95% of these cars are plagued with the same problem. You're not alone. There's even a neat tech article about it here... https://www.thirdgen.org/newdesign/t...tchalign.shtml
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From: Oyth
Car: 89RS vert
Engine: Erod
Transmission: 4L65e
Axle/Gears: BW, 3.27
You have to unbolt the struts.They "push" the Rr deck lid outward when closed.You also should try to loosen the nuts that hold the deck lid to the glass.Then align it to the body(dont let the deck lid lock).Slowly lift the hatch & tighten the nuts(or tighten the nuts from the inside).Check the fit,if its good.Then put everything back together.
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From: Hill AFB, Utah
Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA Notchback
Engine: 305ci, 5.0L, TPI, HO
Transmission: Borg Warner T5 5-Speed
Axle/Gears: 9-Bolt Positraction Rear w/3.45 Grs
Like Deadbird said, check out the Tech Article. Try to run a search first next time. Have a nice day!
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