Firebird V8-305 5.0L (1982)
T-Top Weather Strip: Customer Interest
T-Top and Roof Area - Water Leaks
Bulletin Number:
91-10-2
Reference Number:
031038
Publish Date:
7/90
Subject:
FIREBIRD ROOF AREA WATER LEAKS (PROCEDURE FOR SEAL WELD AREAS)
Models
Affected:
1982-91 FIREBIRD
CONDITION:
Water leak in rear, hatch area at the roof panel. Most likely to occur on T-Top vehicles.
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 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
