pkt1213

I wonder if there is a safelight here. I have an extra hatch that's split.

Sentinelist

Someone call Safelite and do it. Dooo iiiiit.

mytrplseven

I don't believe that the auto glass company knows what they're talking about. beware of "bait and switch" here. Even the "experts" are reluctant to do one of these. Everyone is an experiment. Kinda like the oil pan gasket

LP944

The top of my hatch detached after having the windows down so many times plus VERY old sealant. I resealed it by removing the hatch altogether.

86 951 Driver

Not sure what you mean removing the hatch altogether?

PeteL

Just called Safelite. They call it a "labor only" job. The local shop here said they only do labor only on glass they installed. No dice.
Referred me to local glass shops, auto-body etc....

86 951 Driver

I'm going to hold them to their quote. I might get my hatch tinted before getting resealed.

mytrplseven

It'll look good until it starts to separate from the sun and then getting it off without destroying the rear window defroster will be impossible. I've seen a few and it's ugly.

Sentinelist

Dang, but makes sense. Ok thanks!

What are the symptoms I should be looking out for, btw? Mine is getting pretty squeaky under the new every-other-day driving regimine...

Sentinelist

UPDATE: reviewed this on Clark's and solved the problem! The rear hatch posts just needed to be adjusted. I loosened the locking nuts, squirted some WD-40 in there (since it was vertical), then had to use vice grips (obviously have never been adjusted before) and screwed them in clockwise one turn each. Tightened the locking nut on both again, carefully closed the hatch (squirted some WD-40 into the mechanisms for good measure as well), and found it shut a little tighter. Test drive, and sure enough, no more (or much less) hatch squeaking! PHEW.

mytrplseven

Hatch removal and complete re-seal is #4 on my 944 restoration project list. The list is about 10 more items long.

Kevin Z

Is there a special tool for removing those screws/nuts? Or do you just get a flat head screwdriver and cut a slit in it?

pfarah7

That's exactly what I did.

Kevin Z

Thanks