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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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Car: 1992 camaro rs
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rear hatch leak

ok guys the hath in my 92 camaro is leaking water gets into bottom of trunk and the plastic piece that goes over the bolts that hold the hatch to the struts has water in it.this would be the seal between the hatch back and the window leaking or no? and how do i fix this can i seperate window from back piece and re seal if so what do i use?
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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Car: 81z-28,89gta,91z-28 03 1500
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Re: rear hatch leak

check your seal that runs completely around the hatch area.It is attached to the body if you're unsure.
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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Re: rear hatch leak

Originally Posted by TIMMYS89GTA
check your seal that runs completely around the hatch area.It is attached to the body if you're unsure.
Only one thing comes to my mind. Probably the seal between the window and the hatch is worn.
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 07:01 AM
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Re: rear hatch leak

can i seperate window from back piece and re seal if so what do i use?[/QUOTE]

Yes you can pull them apart and use window sealant to put it back together. THis is the same stuff they use when install the front windshields. I would check for leaks everywhere before pulling these two parts apart.
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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Car: 1992 camaro rs
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Re: rear hatch leak

i did the only place on the seal on the body that gets wet is on the bottom corners but when its closed its tight and its wet on the inside of the seal in the corners so i figured it was the seal between the rear window and the deck lid leaking but i found a hatch off an 88 with rear louvers for sale i can have it for 40 bucks for whole rear hatch but its off a formula i think will this fit it should rite?
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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Car: 1987 pontiac firebird
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Re: rear hatch leak

I'm not sure if this will help,but I have been ending up with water in my "trunk" floor.I replaced my seal and still had a leak.Just today I took some rubber sealant and made a bead all the way around the outside of my hatch,where the metal frame meets the edge of the glass.I am hoping this will fix my 87 firebird
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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Re: rear hatch leak

These hatches are mostly all the same except the bolt holes for spoilers,ect.But take it from someone who has changed hatches 2 times,these are hard to get lined up exactly right once all 4 bolts are removed.the hatch mouns are adjustable where the hatch is bolted to the body,under your headliner and where the 4 bolts are that go through the rear glass.try the fix I mentioned in my other post before you change hatches.
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