Hatch hinge replacement help
01-27-2019, 02:32 PM
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Hatch hinge replacement help
My hatch hinges are shot, I ordered a couple used replacements on ebay and there's this grey stuff around the bolt where it goes through the roof. can anyone identify the material used and where I can pick some up? And do you know if the same stuff or different stuff goes on the glass side also?
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02-09-2019, 09:41 AM
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Car: 1990 IROC-Z
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Re: Hatch hinge replacement help
It’s hard to tell from the photo, and I haven’t taken one apart yet, but it’s probably some sort of gasket or weatherstripping. There has to be some way to seal those bolts or they’ll leak constantly.
03-11-2019, 09:39 AM
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Re: Hatch hinge replacement help
Im doing mine next weekend, but if its anything like what i found on the rear spoiler/decklid its probably butyl tape. Its a real sticky, substance with the consistency similar to playdough.
03-11-2019, 10:29 AM
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Re: Hatch hinge replacement help
The stuff is like old gum you'd see stuck to the bottom of a table at a restaurant. There's no GM parts counter anywhere near me so I guess that's out. Any other way to get the stuff or a different name? I did online search and only thing that showed up was bondo. It's not butyl tape.
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03-11-2019, 11:24 AM
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Re: Hatch hinge replacement help
A auto parts outlet that has automotive paint supplies may have it...
03-12-2019, 12:03 PM
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