1989 colt -- weathe stripping -- complexity etc

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Tanya, May 20, 2005.

  1. Tanya

    Tanya Guest

    hi,
    X-POSTED
    1989 dodge / plymouth colt, mitsubishi engine, chrysler (warranty).
    water in the trunk (on the passenger side) and on the front passenger
    FLOOR (xs)
    (it is not antifreeze / oil / fuel etc.)
    had bodywork on the passenger side (year 2000) so likely is due to seals
    eroding...

    question: i have to bring it to the mechanic tomorrow (who diagnosed
    this (over the phone) as a weather stripping problem) and i would be
    most grateful in learning how complex fixing the problem (the weather
    stripping) is?
    could this procedure be in the diy category?
    thank you in advance!
     
    Tanya, May 20, 2005
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  2. Tanya

    Mike Guest


    Most likely cause of the leak in the trunk is the tail light assembly.
    Remove the tail light, remove the putty type sealer that the factory used to
    seal the light to the body. Reseal the light using silcone sealer and your
    leak should be fixed.

    For the leak in the front I would first check the A\C drain tube to see if
    it is plugged up. If the A\C drain tube is not plugged check for a damaged
    body seam from the bodywork job.
     
    Mike, May 20, 2005
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  3. Tanya

    Tanya Guest

    hi Mike,
    thank you very much!
    sincerely
    Tanya
     
    Tanya, May 20, 2005
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  4. Tanya

    K`Tetch Guest

    If it is the weather-stripping (the squidgy bits of rubber around the
    doors etc.) then its very DIY
    Autozone sels it for about $8 for 12ft, you just peel off the backing
    and stick
    took me about 3 minutes to redo the stripping around the pfront
    passenger door on my 87 caravan
     
    K`Tetch, May 21, 2005
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  5. Tanya

    Tanya Guest

    hi,
    thank you very much for replying...
    it is the weather stripping (all of it just about...)
    not sure if it would take me 3 minutes or three years:)
    thanks!
    sincerely
    Tanya
     
    Tanya, May 22, 2005
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  6. Tanya

    K`Tetch Guest

    Quite literally, its just a length of rubber tube, with a flat section
    covered in glue and backing paper. i trimmed all the bad bits off with
    a stanley knife, and then wiped down the base piece with a paper towel
    (to give a clean surface to stick to). Then just peel and stick, and
    if it takes you more than an hour, i'd be surprised.
     
    K`Tetch, May 22, 2005
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  7. Tanya

    Tanya Guest

    you got more faith in me than i do:)
    for example, what is the base piece? also i imagine that there is only 1 size
    (width) of self-stick rubber?
    although looking at it today, it does seem doAble...
    thank you
    sincerely
    Tanya
     
    Tanya, May 24, 2005
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  8. Tanya

    Guest Guest

    The stick-on stuff will NOT do the job adequately - it will be worse
    than what you have. The factory stuff for a colt is not cheap, but can
    be replaced in less than 1/2 hour per door - and is a DIY job if you
    are handy.
     
    Guest, May 24, 2005
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  9. Tanya

    Tanya Guest

    thanks...
    if it got worse than now, i should invest in a paddle, and a sail vs. the
    material that you describe...
    :)
    i bought a lot of sealant... and adhesive etc.
    i imagine i should contact a colt dealer to get the factory weather-stripping.
    thank you!
    sincerely,
    Tanya
     
    Tanya, May 24, 2005
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  10. Tanya

    Lurker Guest

    RTV. I RTV my weather stripping rubber gaskets back on. As long as the
    strips are still useable (not chewed to bits) I put RTV Silicone on the back
    and just squish them into place. Works on rusted doors (especially where
    the holes that hold the clips are totally toasted).
     
    Lurker, May 27, 2005
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  11. Tanya

    Tanya Guest

    hi,
    thanks for the info... what is RTV?
    sincerely
    Tanya
     
    Tanya, May 29, 2005
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  12. Tanya

    Guest Guest

    Room Temperature Vulcanizing is what it stands for - otherwise known
    as "silicone sealant"
     
    Guest, May 31, 2005
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  13. Tanya

    Tanya Guest

    thank you!

     
    Tanya, May 31, 2005
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