Need hatch pull down motor or just hatch lock 87 GTA

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Old 09-27-2014, 11:34 PM
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Need hatch pull down motor or just hatch lock 87 GTA

I need a rear pull down motor or just a plane jane hatch locking mechanism. So far I've gone through 4 pull done mechanisms and they've all failed. Now I'd just like a regular hatch hold down mechanism.

Does anyone have either.....
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An easy fix is to pull that rear plastic piece off, slide the lock as far down as it'll go on the rails, and weld it there on the rail. Works great. To make sure, sit inside and hold the mechanism down, have someone outside close the hatch and push it fully down, mark/remember where the latch has to be, and weld.

If no welder, then I'm sure a tube of jb weld might work.
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Re: Need hatch pull down motor or just hatch lock 87 GTA

that's one option I never though of.....
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That was the first thing I thought of lol. My 86 has a fixed lock, new 87 has pulldown. First thought was to just weld it. I can post pics if it'd help
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sure why not.....
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Found one at a local junkmyard for $20 bucks.... and it works. Lets see how long thia one lasts.
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Re: Need hatch pull down motor or just hatch lock 87 GTA

Keep your old one for parts.
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Re: Need hatch pull down motor or just hatch lock 87 GTA

Originally Posted by TX-SleeperC5
Found one at a local junkmyard for $20 bucks.... and it works. Lets see how long thia one lasts.
SCORE !!!!


Originally Posted by Scorpner
Keep your old one for parts.

& Good Advise !


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Originally Posted by Scorpner
Keep your old one for parts.
Originally Posted by John in RI
SCORE !!!!





& Good Advise !



The old one is TRASHED..... the "plastic" gear housing fell apart thus causing everything else to fail..... what a piece of junk GM came up with for this motor assembly.
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Re: Need hatch pull down motor or just hatch lock 87 GTA

Hi I have a good working hatch pull down motor from a 91 rs I'd take $25 for it
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