Tailgate Hinge Gasket/Seal Material?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Dan Knaus, Sep 2, 2006.

  1. Dan Knaus

    Dan Knaus Guest

    Hi All,
    Well, if nothing else a hurrincane is good for helping pinpoint those
    water leaks...

    My particular leak (87 CRX Si) is around the tailgate/hatchback
    hinges. There are gaskets/seals that go between the hinges and the
    body but those aren't available anymore. My question is what would be
    a good substitute?

    I'm thinking either smear some silicone sealer under the hinge plate
    or make a new gasket out of some material, but not sure what - perhaps
    an old bicycle inner tube? Or is there something else I should be
    looking for?

    Thanks for any help/thoughts.

    Dan
     
    Dan Knaus, Sep 2, 2006
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  2. Dan Knaus

    Eric Guest

    http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com lists them for $2.11 each. This is for
    the '87 CRX Si with the manual 5 spd but I would be willing to bet that the
    gaskets are the same for all Si's that year. http://tinyurl.com/zura6 Note
    that there is a $5 handling charge so you may want to order some other items
    for your car to make it cost effective.

    Eric
     
    Eric, Sep 2, 2006
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