Rear Hatch weatherstripping???
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ForcedTorque;1143425 said:
I currently have one on the car. Its the original and it also has a small tear in it. The problem is that since its old it doesn't seal well anymore and I am getting water in the passenger side rear 1/4 panel and more annoying... the hatch squeaks like crazy when I am driving. Its extremely annoying. It really softened up over the years.
What condition is the weatherstrip you have? I am looking for something that is in excellent to mint condition.
Davismj711
PA Mountain Supra
JG
That squeaking more often than not comes from the 4 cushions, one on each side of the hatch an one on each side of the body. They are more than likely shot.
If they are still in place try some lubricant on them, silicone, or the like.
That squeaking more often than not comes from the 4 cushions, one on each side of the hatch an one on each side of the body. They are more than likely shot.
If they are still in place try some lubricant on them, silicone, or the like.
My hatch squeaks bad too ... Im gonna try that
I also heard that if your hatch struts are bad the hatch will squeak .IDK
I also heard that if your hatch struts are bad the hatch will squeak .IDK
Jeff Watson at Champion 1-800-327-2087
I would go with new if I were you at that price. Mine is in pretty good used shape.
Also, the hatch leaks in several other places. The tail light gaskets is a common source, as well as bolt holes from your spoiler, the hole for the rear wiper motor, and the seal around the glass.
I would go with new if I were you at that price. Mine is in pretty good used shape.
Also, the hatch leaks in several other places. The tail light gaskets is a common source, as well as bolt holes from your spoiler, the hole for the rear wiper motor, and the seal around the glass.
^^^^ What he said.
As long as you're working on hatch leaks you might as well go the whole route and replace all the likely culprits while you're at, save some time and hassle later having to eliminate one possibility at a time. And given the age of our Supra's the seals/weatherstriping all probably need replacing anyway if it's all original.
As long as you're working on hatch leaks you might as well go the whole route and replace all the likely culprits while you're at, save some time and hassle later having to eliminate one possibility at a time. And given the age of our Supra's the seals/weatherstriping all probably need replacing anyway if it's all original.
ForcedTorque;1143547 said:
Yep... I did the tail lights, the spoiler and the wiper motor hole. I also greased up the 4 bumpers and the squeaking stopped for a week and came back. It came back because the weatherstrip is so warn out it puts too much pressure on the bumpers and the grease rubs off after a few days. The water is coming directly through the weatherstrip. I'll call Jeff tomorrow and hopefully I can order one.
def. call jeff at champion its ur ebst bet usualy 9 times out of 10 he has a great price for the supra owners around here
I spoke to Jeff today and I ordered the new gasket and he recommended me to also get the 2 body bumpers (which actually cause all the squeaking). Nice guy and he had all the parts in stock. Thanks for the tip!!
One day I'm gonna actually call that number I keep posting.It was posted for me right after I ordered parts from my local dealer, so I try to be pre-emptive with it. I have never heard one bad word about Jeff Watson.
*****EDIT***** Oh, and do you mind letting us know what these parts cost you?
*****EDIT***** Oh, and do you mind letting us know what these parts cost you?
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