Notchback Leaking
11-12-2003, 05:02 PM
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Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA Notchback
Engine: 305ci, 5.0L, TPI, HO
Transmission: Borg Warner T5 5-Speed
Axle/Gears: 9-Bolt Positraction Rear w/3.45 Grs
Notchback Leaking
I'm hoping that some people with Notch's respond, I need some help. My window in the Notch is leaking pretty bad. This seems to be a constant problem. Does anyone else with a Notch have this problem? Any suggestions on how to fix it?
11-12-2003, 06:47 PM
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Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA Notchback
Engine: 305ci, 5.0L, TPI, HO
Transmission: Borg Warner T5 5-Speed
Axle/Gears: 9-Bolt Positraction Rear w/3.45 Grs
LOL. Not quite the help I'm looking for!
11-13-2003, 12:14 AM
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Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA Notchback
Engine: 305ci, 5.0L, TPI, HO
Transmission: Borg Warner T5 5-Speed
Axle/Gears: 9-Bolt Positraction Rear w/3.45 Grs
Nice looking car CamaroGirl. I've had the window resealed professionally on the outside and inside before, and I'm still having the problem. I'll probably just take it out and silicon it to death.
11-13-2003, 12:25 AM
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Car: 1991 Chevy Camaro RS
Engine: 283
Transmission: 700r4 Auto
thanks! 
hmmm well that leaves the resealing out...um definitly try the silicon,i used it on my deck lid & no more leaks & also around my vent thing on the inside of the car & no more leaks that stuff is amazing-lol :hail:
good luck with it
any other problems,let us know
hmmm well that leaves the resealing out...um definitly try the silicon,i used it on my deck lid & no more leaks & also around my vent thing on the inside of the car & no more leaks
that stuff is amazing-lol :hail:good luck with it
any other problems,let us know
11-13-2003, 02:48 AM
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Car: 86 LG4 & 92 TBI Firebird
Engine: The Mighty 305!
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Is the window ment to be opened like on some pickups or station wagons? If not, just use some of that black windshield adhesive. That ought to keep you dry 
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11-13-2003, 02:52 AM
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Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA Notchback
Engine: 305ci, 5.0L, TPI, HO
Transmission: Borg Warner T5 5-Speed
Axle/Gears: 9-Bolt Positraction Rear w/3.45 Grs
I'm pretty sure it's not meant to be opened since it has a rear defroster on it.
11-13-2003, 08:49 AM
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Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
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From what I hear it is very common for the notchbacks to leak. THe problem with water is it might look to be leaking from point a, but is really coming in at point b...
My bet is the reason the notchback was dropped was because of the leaking problem...
John
My bet is the reason the notchback was dropped was because of the leaking problem...
John
11-13-2003, 01:34 PM
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You might want to check your hinges for the notchback. You just need to take off that plastic trim piece and you can look at the hinge bolts. See if it looks like water has been seeping thru the holes.
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