joelrs7 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 i cant get my rear hatch on my 280z to go flush with the body of the car. i went to a junk yard god a new latch and still wont go flush. i as well tried realigning it but did nothing. any ideas? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhm Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Since you've already replaced your hatch latch, I'm assuming that you realize it's adjustable....correct? A major factor in the fitment of the hatch is the hatch weatherstripping. If it's new (or just plain too fat), the hatch will usually not fit flush with the car body. Over time, the new weatherstripping will take a "fit" and the hatch seats better. Similarly, weatherstripping that is worn out or too small will usually result in the hatch sitting low. There's a couple fellows on here that offer nice replacement weatherstripping, or you can experiment with the generic stuff at Pep Boys. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Might also check to make sure your hinges at the top aren't bent. Where is it not lining up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelrs7 Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 Since you've already replaced your hatch latch, I'm assuming that you realize it's adjustable....correct? A major factor in the fitment of the hatch is the hatch weatherstripping. If it's new (or just plain too fat), the hatch will usually not fit flush with the car body. Over time, the new weatherstripping will take a "fit" and the hatch seats better. Similarly, weatherstripping that is worn out or too small will usually result in the hatch sitting low. There's a couple fellows on here that offer nice replacement weatherstripping, or you can experiment with the generic stuff at Pep Boys. Hope this helps. yes i adjusted the hatch to make it sit as low as it possibly can to try and make it sit flush. i think your right! it must be the weather stripping because its coming off and who ever owned it before me did a ghetto job on putting it on. i plan on buying a entire weather stripping kit off motorsport so when i buy that, ill pray that its only the weather stripping keeping it from sitting flush. thanks for the reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luseboy Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Check the hinges too, as Phara mentioned, they could be bent. One could also be broken, my Z had one broken hinge and it took me a while to realize it. A 2 minute weld job and a sore head ( ) later, I had 2 functioning hinges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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