Camaro L4-151 2.5L (1982)
T-Top Weather Strip: All Technical Service Bulletins
T-Top - Water Leaks
Number:
91-36-10
Section:
10
Date:
August 1990
Corp. Bullletin No.: 031038
Subject:
T-TOP MODEL ROOF AREA WATER LEAKS
Model and Year:
1982-91 CAMARO WITH T-TOP
TO:
ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
CONDITION:
Water leak in roof area between T-Top opening and rear hatch opening. (T-Top vehicles ONLY)
NOTE:
This condition may appear to be a leak at the T-Top weatherstrip. It is advised that this repair be performed and tested on T-Top
vehicles with leaks in this area BEFORE any other repair is performed.
CAUSE:
Spot weld burn-throughs in rear hatch gutter area between hatch hinge attaching points.
CORRECTION:
Seal weld areas as follows:
1.
Open hatch.
2.
Compress hatch opening weatherstrip to improve access and apply a thin even coat of 3M Clear Auto Sealer (3M #08551) or equivalent to hatch
gutter area between hinges with a small brush. Avoid getting sealer on weatherstrip. Weld locations should be given slightly extra material if
possible.
NOTE:
Some weld flash may exist near some of the spot welds. This flash is sharp and care should be taken to avoid injury when determining
the location of the welds using the fingers.
3.
Close hatch.
4.
Follow sealer manufacturers recommendation for dry time and test area by running a large amount of water over area. Due to the small size of the
burn through holes, the water test should last at least 15 minutes.
Labor Operation Number:
T1648
Labor Time:
0.4 Hour