Question About The Hatch Seal

[lambic2000]

I just recently replaced the hatch seal in my 83 944. I washed the car today and, like before, I can still see water dripping into the rear hatch area on the passenger side. I did a search in the archives and most solutions involve messing with the drain tubes. Well, I don't think this has anything to do with the drain tubes. There is a rubber seal of some sort on the hatch itself. Is this "seal" replaceable? If so, what is it called? I need to isolate this leak because I will be gutting the interior of my car soon and replacing the carpet and seats. I don't need the new carpet deteriorating because I didn't fix the leak. I can actually be sitting in the car and see the drip in the rear. The water is getting in between the hatch and the new seal. What gives?

Stephen

[AFJuvat]

Sounds like your glass popped out of the frame somewhat (it is a common problem).

There is a trech article here that tells you how to fix it cheap (if you are brave enough). A glass shop will charge you a few hundred and Porsche will charge you $1400 for a new hatch.

If the glass has just popped a little, and all you want to do is stop a leak, you can quick fix it with black silicone.

AFJuvat

[lambic2000]

A while back I purchased a hatch/glass re-seal kit from 9XAuto. My glass repair shop has the kit in their possession. That was actually my next step. Let's hope that stops the dripping. Thanks!

Stephen

[Eturbo924]

There are many used 944 hatches out there. Most will sell them for $200 or so. S&H can be a b-tch though.

You can try to reseal or purchase a good used hatch and sell your frame to some one who wants to do the plexi-glass rear hatch.

Eric