1G 1G Rear Hatch Weatherstripping Weather Stripping Seal Repair Fix

[Car Cannibal]

I'm the 2nd owner since 2001, I'm starting to run into issues that are body related, here's a nice fix to your torn and ripped rear 1G hatch weatherstripping or seal that's plagued me for the last year without resolution.... until now.

I couldn't find ANY help on this other than, buy it from a donor car. Ah what, another 30 year old cars weatherstripping? I'll pass...

Cost = $30
Install Time = 15 minutes
Tools = Utility Knife, Wire Cutters, WD40

Here's my struggle in 7 simple steps...

1 = (I purchased 25ft but 20ft is plenty)
Amazon
Vertical Bulb Trim Seal
Diameter: 0.5"
Grip range: 0.039" to 0.14"

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2 = Pull up OLD Factory weatherstripping and cut through it at the truck latch (bottom and center)

3 = Yank the old weatherstripping off your hatch, peals off easy, pull up.

4 = Measure old weatherstripping or take old and new weatherstripping and lay them out side by side to get a length. I added at least 5 extra inches just in case. Cut new weatherstripping with utility knife then use wire cutter to snip off internal wire that runs through it.

5 = WD40 new weatherstripping opening lip to help it slip on faster.

6 = Start at the hatch latch (bottom center) and push new weatherstripping onto the body's lip. Slowly go around the hatch metal lip and you'll end up back where you started.

7 = Cut off excess weatherstripping at latch with utility knife and wire cutter.


Picture 1 = Factory ripped weatherstripping after a winter frost caused it to stick to the hatch and rip while opening.

Picture 2 = New weatherstripping on the hatch.

The cut mark on the new weatherstripping is at the hatch latch so no water will sneak in like if you were to put it at the top or sides where water builds up.

No more exhaust smell from creeping past the old ripped hatch seal.

And yes, I feed my Talon emblem Stink Bugs in hopes it'll stay happy.

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[adrianJ]

That is really ingenious. Congrats on a great fix.

 

[ist dwa]

, stink bug on the eagle logo, those things are every where and live forever.

Good call man, these are great info threads that in like 3 years I'll be looking for.

 

[TheDude236]

, stink bug on the eagle logo, those things are every where and live forever.

I hate stinkbugs...

Also to any of the 2g guys in here, I can confirm that this also works for you because I did the exact same thing on my hatch

 

[caldixiechick]

I’m discovering what most of y’all know already, it’s a challenge finding parts. Thanks for posting this fix. My order is on its way and hope it fixes a leak where there’s a huge chunk of weather strip missing.

 

[Mech Addict]

Yes, I actually did get a nice used one, and replaced my old shredded one. I had been looking into which generic bulb seal would work. The factory one has a slightly wider “skirt”? At the bottom that blends in better to the interior trim, but the look of you cheaper (and brand new rubber) seal looks fine.