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SSFGiant
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My hatch is a little loose on my fox. The dome light flickers whenever i hit a bump indicating hatch opening up a bit and closing when im driving. I would hate for it to actually open all the way while im driving. Im sure someone else has experienced and how did you fix it. Its a 88 GT. Thanks in advance.
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2014 Mustang GT
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Posts: 588 | From: South San Fran | Registered: Apr 2011
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NEIGHT
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Yeah my shit is loose too idk how to tighten in down. Someone help us.
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MUSTTANGUY
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More than likely the plastic sleeve that "should" be around the striker bolt is completely worn or missing.
Be prepared as they are pricey ....
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Tim (Musttanguy)
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Posts: 1690 | From: Lodi | Registered: Dec 2002
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RAP66
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How is the weather stripping on the hatch??
My hatch used to rattle, when I changed the weather stripping it went away.
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Posts: 893 | From: SF Bay Area | Registered: Oct 2003
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SSFGiant
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I think it can be the sleeve, I have to slam the hatch a few times for it to close. The weather stripping isnt that bad. Is there a name for the plastic sleeve and can I buy it locally or do i have to order it?
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1988 Mustang GT
Posts: 588 | From: South San Fran | Registered: Apr 2011
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Farrell
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Damn, 50 bucks for that stupid thing? Before you spend the money, wrap it in some electrical tape to see if it tightens things up. You can also try moving that piece down a bit. You should be able to loosen it and slide it down a hair.
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Posts: 287 | From: Rhode Island | Registered: Mar 2011
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SSFGiant
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He did say it was a pricey but yeah ill probably try that first before i spend $50 on that or keep searching till i find it cheaper
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Posts: 588 | From: South San Fran | Registered: Apr 2011
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Farrell
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quote:
Originally posted by SSFGiant:
He did say it was a pricey but yeah ill probably try that first before i spend $50 on that or keep searching till i find it cheaper
yeah, if that fixes it then it will at least work for you till you can find one on here or pick n pull. I threw the tape on mine about 6 months back to see if it solved the issue and it worked great. Just wrap it around the part that the hatch latches onto and then you might have to adjust it up a bit.
Not a permanent fix, but at least gets ride of the annoying noise and light till you do
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Posts: 287 | From: Rhode Island | Registered: Mar 2011
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Greasy
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quote:
Originally posted by Farrell:
Damn, 50 bucks for that stupid thing?
And worth every penny, I changed mine out a couple months ago and holy shit the hatch actually shuts nice! I should have bought one a long time ago.
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Posts: 3272 | From: North Dallas | Registered: Jan 2005
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SSFGiant
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Did you order online? I dont mind paying but the tape will do for now
[ February 10, 2012, 10:14 AM: Message edited by: SSFGiant ]
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Posts: 588 | From: South San Fran | Registered: Apr 2011
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Greasy
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quote:
Originally posted by SSFGiant:
Did you order online? I dont mind paying but the tape will do for now
I ordered mine from Late Model and it's OEM, you can't beat it.
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SSFGiant
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ok thanks ill be probably be ordering that asap.
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1988 Mustang GT
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JZTRK
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i bought a pack of striker sleeves @ the local KRAGEN/ORILEY in the HELP section a pack redid the whole car for about 5 bucks
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1990 lx Hatch (sold) 2014 GT Track Pack (sold) 2016 GT350 (sold)
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Posts: 771 | From: My 44 Magnum says HI | Registered: May 2007
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SSFGiant
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Ok guys this a trial and error. As you can tell had to make a few adjustments. Grabbed fine. Should do the trick for now
Neight I suggest you try this in the mean time
[ February 10, 2012, 08:54 PM: Message edited by: SSFGiant ]
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1988 Mustang GT
Posts: 588 | From: South San Fran | Registered: Apr 2011
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Chinitzzz
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jus get a coupe ,problem solved
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Posts: 645 | From: stockton | Registered: Mar 2011
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