help needed!

[n9xvt]

so as some of you know maybe not? i have a 83 eagle sx/4? and i need plenty of help/advice,, for todays question,,
i have a water leak,,no not under my hood as i could prolly handle that,,lol but mine is in the rear of the car,,in the hatch,,in fact thats the root of my problem,, it appears that water is getting under the window seal and leaking into the hatch area,,i know this is a real bad thing,,so it needs to stop,,please advise corrective steps,,i am willing to get pics but i need to know what/where you guys would benefit from seein,,thanks in advance!

[shanebo]

Im guessing its the rubber moulding. If you have a luggage rack the well screw can leak allowing water to enter into the back....could be window trim too though....Pics would be super if possible

[craigp29690]

Most likely the hatch seal but if you think it's the window seal get in the car, close the hatch and get someone outside to soak it with a hose.   If the hatch glass was ever replaced it could have been a poor install where not enough sealer was used or the gasket wasn't set properly. 

I'd do the hose test to isolate the problem.   

[Hawk258]

if it is the hatch and not the glass here is a suggestion I am not sure BUT If you are willing I have heard of people building silicone Gaskets for a replacement. If you have wood working know how and or the ability to build molds you "COULD" build a gasket that way and would give you some ability to replace it in the future. I would think you would need to figure out the depth and width and use a router to cut the groove into the wood, then i would make a mold for the groove for the mounting (around the hatch area) then put a release agent on the wood where you are going to pour THEN pour the silicone about halfway (Here is where I would add some spring clips to help hold it onto the mounting point) then finish pouring then add your mold for the mounting side. let dry remove the mounting side mold trim and clean then replace on your vehicle. but that is just my 2 cents worth of info.

[n9xvt]

well it appears that on first look anyway to be a window seal,,i dont see any run marks from the top anywhere,,but on the bottom of the glass seal i can see tracking,,


but a co-worker was telling me about a place that re-sealed his rear glass for around $50,,and offered a guarntee,,as my winshield is way bad scratched maybe i'll just get new front glass and have mine sealed,,

[Hawk258]

Well, That actually is a good thing as Glass work is eazier than finding a hatch seal. this is why I want to learn fabrication as much as possible, Building replacement components would save SOOO much money and Headache. Body parts would be the major issue though... But would love to learn to do it.

[thereverendbill]

As many know I do body work for a living and i am always willing to help/teach nesters, the only catch is you have to come to me (i have 4 kids and a wife that don't like me to stray from home real often)

[Draekon]

As many know I do body work for a living and i am always willing to help/teach nesters, the only catch is you have to come to me (i have 4 kids and a wife that don't like me to stray from home real often)

You sure you can't drive to Washington and teach me? 

[Hawk258]

You sir would be my hero, let me just load up the eagle and i will be right over!

[thereverendbill]

You sure you can't drive to Washington and teach me? 

positive about that and flying is out of the question (my eagles are closest things to wings i own)

You sir would be my hero, let me just load up the eagle and i will be right over!

if you are serious send me a PM and we can iron out details

[Hawk258]

Well, I am in need of some metal shaping training as My project is in need of a custom grill and I would like to be able to mend and repair any body damage to the eagle (Like gump says... "It happens") And unfortunately often to me, Let me see what I have for as long term schedule and I will pm you and see what works as I am in oregon.