Porsche 944 - Rear Hatch Seal Replacement Tutorial
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- Опубліковано 24 кві 2021
- This video demonstrates and explains the work involved in replacing the rear hatch seal on a Porsche 944, including common tips and recommendations for removal, cleaning, and installation.
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Great clear instructions; restoring my 944 I bought back from the person I sold it to 18 years ago, and this is on the list of many little things to address. Other great videos too :)
That’s awesome! I’m glad the car found its way back to you, very cool. 👍🏼
I just installed an Only944 seal on my Turbo. It was satisfying to watch you peel your old seal out, and even more satisfying to tug my cracked old seal out and put a spongy new one in. I had previously tried adjusting the hatch pins to get it to open without pounding on the bottom, but couldn't find get it right with the old compressed seal. Now it pops right open, and doesn't rattle when closed. The hardest part of the job was just getting the leaves out from around the hinges.
Nice! I love the Only944 stuff and the approach they take to make these cars better than they were originally. If I didn’t have a gift card for another auto parts vendor at the time, I probably would have gone with the Only944 seal. 😂 This URO is working well so far.
Not gonna lie… I was watching you talk about all the connections and things to remove to install the new seal, and I was groaning a bit. I let out an audible sigh of relief when you just cut the new seal! LOL
Lol! Yeah, I could tell when I touched the rubber grommet for the wiring that it would have crumbled to dust, requiring me to source yet another part, so I opted to cut the seal. No regrets as the seal hasn’t moved a millimeter since being installed. 👍🏼
I’ve established a pattern with my new-to-me 951. I watch one of your videos, go check my car to see if it needs that work (it usually does), then I go look for the parts and add the project to my list! LOL… Thanks again for all these great videos!
I just discovered this channel. Great video. Just what I need.
Yeah man, thank you! I’m glad you found it helpful. 👍🏼
I bought a 951 earlier this year and was dismayed to discover a leak in the hatch seal after its first wash. This video got me to buy the Only944 hatch seal and do the replacement myself. It required a lot of elbow grease especially in the top corners, but now I have no leaks and less hatch rattle. Thanks for all the clear instructions you provide.
Nice! Yeah, the hatch seal isn’t too bad to swap out. Glad you got it done! 👍🏼 The quarter window seals on the other hand can be a bit of a pain, especially if the old rubber is particularly dry/hardened. I like the Only944 stuff a lot. I would have gone there for this one and skipped the URO seal if I didn’t have a gift card for RockAuto at the time. 😂
@@NC944er Ironically, quarter window service is my next item. I have louvered windows from Car-Bone and need to replace the factory windows. I found a tutorial for removal, but not sure if I can re-use the rubber or need to order new seals.
@@Cam-pe3nd Yeah, you can pop those in and out while reusing the seals, the rubber basically folds over the metal seam in the body panel. They are pretty tight though, so unless the existing rubber is still soft and pliable, I personally would budget for some new seals as that is another known area for potential leaks over time.
@@NC944er Thanks for all your help! I'll see how far the current quarter window seals will get me, just cuz I'm impatient, but I'll keep an extra vigilant eye for leaks now.
Just did this on my '88, also Zermat silver, no matter how much i tried i had about 2 inches overhang, Euro may have changed them who knows, SOOO quite inside now, no more cold start rich fumes either!!
Nice! Glad you were able to get it done. Mine has broken in well and held up without any issues since the install. 👍🏼
Nice video. Can you please put a link up of where you purchased the URO seal?
They are available at a number of stores, the part number is: 944-512-043-00
www.autohausaz.com/catalog/k/porsche/1988/1263631-944/deck%20lid%20seal
Is there anyway a can contact you by email?
Where did you get the rear trunk interior piece with the “Porsche” on it? It doesn’t seem like it has the hump for the spare tire. I’m looking for something flat since I don’t carry that donut anymore.
That is a Ultimat Black carpet cargo mat from Lloyd Mats - www.lloydmatsstore.com
It does have a notch cut for the spare tire and it goes over the factory cargo liner. Their branding license with Porsche recently expired, so I don’t believe they are offering them with the logo any longer.
any videos on re-doing/sealing rear glass?
Hey John, nothing that I’ve done on this car, thankfully the hatch is holding strong. Here a couple videos from other owners:
ua-cam.com/video/JaQvup4ZfDQ/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/dLtwet8IwBI/v-deo.html
@@NC944er thanks bud
Do you work on other 944's? In what area of NC are you located?
In the Burlington area... basically been working to restore this one over the past 2 years. I offered to help my neighbor with his, but he was content just letting it sit and collect dust. 😆
Very Nice🥰What color is it??please
Thanks! The car is painted in Zermatt Silver Metallic.
Do you possibly know how many feet or meters is needed?
All the available seals will be pre-cut to the appropriate length, but the hatch seal perimeter measures approximately 172 inches, or 14 feet and 4 inches.
Say brother, my 951's sunroof latching mechanism works sometimes, sometimes it doesn't, any idears?
Hey man, can you tell me a little more about what’s happening? Are you referring to the motor that opens and closes the sunroof? The latches that secure the panel on the front? Or something else?
@@NC944er The 2 latches at the back. sometimes it works and sometimes they dont hook to the roof. any tips or something?
@@free-birdrocker8809 Not sure if this would apply, but there is a way to retract or engage the rear arms using the sunroof switch with the key in the ignition, but while the car is NOT on or running. Here’s a clip - ua-cam.com/users/clipUgkxygEMoe72vdZIWcVDcMjWvBckHJJuZ6WT
Where did you get that carpet? :o
Lloyd Mats out of California - www.lloydmatsstore.com/ultimat-floor-mats
That rear carpet looks amazing. When did you get it? I heard they can’t put the Porsche logo anymore
@@sonny3384 I picked this one up on 11/2/2020… I thought Lloyd’s was one of the only manufacturers licensed to use the logo, but in checking their site today, it does look like that has expired… which is a shame. 😢
@@NC944er of the 5 options on their site (ultimate, luxe, velourtex, Berber, and classic loop) which is the one you chose/Porsche accurate ? Thank u again! Yes I guess they didn’t renew their license with Porsche or something unfortunately
@@sonny3384 This one is the “ultimate” series. I just emailed them and got a quick response from Gary - “Our license with Porsche expired last March. I do not expect an extension of this agreement in the future.” 😭
part number for seal...
Part number is: 944-512-043-01
It may be listed as a rear hatch seal or a decklid seal at various vendors.
Also, here is the site where the Porsche Classic Parts Catalog can be downloaded, super helpful to have in hand - www.porsche.com/usa/accessoriesandservices/classic/genuineparts/originalpartscatalogue/
@@NC944er thank you so much...any suggestions on the interior carpeting? my whole inside needs replaced
@@johndeltoro7990 Unless you have a large budget for a new custom job, I’d look at picking up some nicer conditioned pre-owned carpets either on eBay or check to see what Plyhammers Parts has.