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markeaton Samba Member
Joined: July 09, 2013 Posts: 686 Location: Seacoast NH
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Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 4:32 am Post subject: Rear Hatch Seal and gap (photos included) |
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Good morning-
Last night I placed in my rear seal on my 1966. It went in easily, did not need adhesive and the door shut without issues.
But... in the 4th photo, when I got close, I noticed I could see through a gap in just this one area. Should I pull the seal slightly out from the frame as it is seated, or does somehow my door need adjusting?
Thank you
-Mark
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51149 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 7:23 am Post subject: Re: Rear Hatch Seal and gap (photos included) |
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Looks like it need adjusting, the hinge can be moved where it bolts to the door, I'd start by loosening the top bolt and lifting up on the door a bit before retightening. Careful, a little goes a long way, put tape around the edges of the opening and along the edges of the hatch, then close it very slowly watching for interference. Some marks around the hinge in it's current position will help too in case you have to put it back where it was and start over. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
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markeaton Samba Member
Joined: July 09, 2013 Posts: 686 Location: Seacoast NH
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Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 7:45 am Post subject: Re: Rear Hatch Seal and gap (photos included) |
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Thank you busdaddy.... will try that tonight !!! |
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j.pickens Samba Member
Joined: December 03, 2002 Posts: 9791 Location: Exit 7, New Jersey
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Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:44 am Post subject: Re: Rear Hatch Seal and gap (photos included) |
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Also be mindful of the hatch torsion bar tension.
Do not lower the hatch while the hinge bolts are loose.
It can get dangerous. _________________ Founder and Chairman Emeritus, ECMSAS
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markeaton Samba Member
Joined: July 09, 2013 Posts: 686 Location: Seacoast NH
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Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 4:30 am Post subject: Re: Rear Hatch Seal and gap (photos included) |
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I was able to loosen the two sets of bolts on each side of the hinge/door. It was tricky for sure. I tried 3-4 times to get it to seat correctly.
I was real close, but realized that I really need one more pair of hand to help me, one on each side to loosen/tighten almost simultaneously to seat 100% perfect.
While I do need to adjust it slightly again, busdaddy's comments helped my and j.pickens, I agree with you and the tension was quite present.
Thanks to all for help. |
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mandraks Samba Member
Joined: November 28, 2004 Posts: 7050 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 6:29 am Post subject: Re: Rear Hatch Seal and gap (photos included) |
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it is also normal for the rubbers to be quite stiff at first. they will settle a little and close better. that was true from new. _________________ regards
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velvetgreen Samba Member
Joined: August 17, 2004 Posts: 2746 Location: Canada
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Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 7:15 am Post subject: Re: Rear Hatch Seal and gap (photos included) |
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x2 repro rubber is well known to be far stiffer than original and will cause the rear hatch to require more force to close |
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markeaton Samba Member
Joined: July 09, 2013 Posts: 686 Location: Seacoast NH
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markeaton Samba Member
Joined: July 09, 2013 Posts: 686 Location: Seacoast NH
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Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 7:42 am Post subject: Re: Rear Hatch Seal and gap (photos included) |
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The tension I had was not from the seal, but the upper hinges. Which I think adds to a great open and close. |
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hitest Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2008 Posts: 10296 Location: Prime Meridian, ID
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Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:57 pm Post subject: Re: Rear Hatch Seal and gap (photos included) |
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Some folks (me included based on advice here) loosen the striker "catch" plate bolts right after the new seal goes in. Then every couple weeks- slide the striker closer in to the trunk and tighten. It's a graduated break in of the seal. Eventually it will close flush and seal well again. _________________
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