Well I didn't exactly do it today but I did this yesterday...finally changed out my ghetto-rigged front end the previous owner put on and installed a genuine Turbo A front end...
Doat;1924138 said:I still get squeaking even after I changed my hatch stops though it is not nearly as bad as it used to be.
davidlkirby;1924163 said:I speculate that the hatch hinges make the squeal. When I put the new rubber stops in and closed the hatch, the 'thud' sound was solid and firm, as if the rubber had a new firm grip on the hatch lid so it couldn't shimmy at all. I wonder if you could adjust your actual latch mechanism so it holds the hatch down against the rubber stops tighter.
I also just remembered that when I screwed my rubber stops in, I started both screws, then used my free hand to push the bumpers up as high as they could go as I tightened the screws. I think tight fit and rubber grip are the key here. (I had my targa off, but i also have 10 year old tokikos, so I don't think my ride is very firm)
If it were me and none of that worked, I'd look into lubing those hinges somehow
Before you replace anything, triple-check that you don't just have the hatch locked. On my '89 you could turn the key the other way, and then you couldn't use the cable pull. I think that it was supposed to be some sort of security with the valet key, because the valet key doesn't work in the hatch and glovebox. (Not like anyone with access to the doors couldn't grab stuff from the hatch easily enough anyway. Makes more sense with a real trunk without a pass-thru.)Doat;1924211 said:I do also need to replace my hatch cable because I cannot open my hatch unless I use the key.
Zrain25;1924406 said:Drove it on the street for the first time since buying it and restoring the interior and getting it painted. After putting 6 months of work on it after school and work till 2 am on it. It felt great to pull onto the rd.
Ohh I got it registered and inspected today to
DustinS;1924509 said:
Still up in the air about the results. The needles don't look nearly as bright in person.
DustinS;1924509 said:
Still up in the air about the results. The needles don't look nearly as bright in person.
yhatzee89;1924517 said:Pics or it never happened...