Chris_924s

I've noticed I have to make several attempts to get the hatch to secure in the sub zero weather.. maybe a little WD 40 on the latches? seems like one side will catch- but I have to slam it hard (so hard I'm afraid the hatch will seperate or worse, glass break) the sunroof pops a bit.

Anyone else experience this?

It's time for a complete restoration I think.

Chris_924s

Grease does freeze- i'll try that once it's over 32F. I was wondering- Stahlblau- ever get to Omaha?

Mighty Shilling

Ok. easy fix Chris, you'll need WD-40 and some white lithium grease spray, a 13mm socket (i think) and some rags. open the hatch, remove the latches with the 13 mm. there is a balljoint on there, pry it off GENTLY with a screwdriver...did I mention gently? Anyway, move the drain out of the way, and the latch should come off. Apply WD-40 liberally, wipe with rag, repeat. do this until it operates smoothly. Once it's clean and smooth, operate the mechanism to work the WD-40 into it more, wipe until dry, then douse with the white lithium grease spray. work it into the mechanism, reinstall. it's a 10 minute fix, and VERY easy.g'luck!

Mighty Shilling

I beleive I got my technique from KJP, and it worked wonders! Seriously, try it, it's worth a shot eh?

faithless

I experienced that same problem with a used car. The guy said he adjusted the little bolts or whatever to stop it squeaking... but it barely caught, you sortof have to hold it down and turn the latch if I remember correctly. I was worried about breaking the glass too. Apparently this is a common problem.

Chris_924s

My hatch has close flawlessly for years (The car - for you SOW guys) and lately its a PITA. I'll need to apply some new grease. I'll repost tomorrow when its above freezing.

(SOW- NO COMMENTS,I KNOW what youre thinking)

Mighty Shilling

Chris, try KJP's technique. it worked for the symptoms you're describing. I bet it just needs to be re-lubed

porschefig

thanks, same problem here, i'll have to try your fix sometime. btw Geoff, is everything working out w/ your problems aquired while innocently parked?

NZ951

I had 6mm allen bolts not 13mm on mine... You can also adjust the height of the bolt as an adjustment mechanism.

Chris_924s

You talking dirty to me? I kinda like it..

Mighty Shilling

Chris, thats scary.

Porschefig, it's all with the police right now. Campus security and I have done all we can...wish the cop's would call me and keep me informed..

NZ, that's for the hatch latches? wierd.... IIRC, we did this to the Turbo as well, and it had the 13mm.....

Tom R.

While you restore the 924 you are going to need a reliable daily driver that wont pull a spinal tap on you. You need my Z28!

Jason-85944

Chris...are you turning into an attention *****....LOL

Chris_924s

guilty. 7500th post.

Post ***** one year, attention ***** the next. I cant WAIT til next year to see what develops!

Tom R.

OOOH you're cute, how much baby?

Beer *****?

I am at 3759, so I am half the ***** you are. *****!!