Tailgate Hinge Gasket/Seal Material?

Sep 02, 2006 1 Replies

Hi All, Well, if nothing else a hurrincane is good for helping pinpoint those water leaks...



My particular leak (87 CRX Si) is around the tailgate/hatchback hinges. There are gaskets/seals that go between the hinges and the body but those aren't available anymore. My question is what would be a good substitute?



I'm thinking either smear some silicone sealer under the hinge plate or make a new gasket out of some material, but not sure what - perhaps an old bicycle inner tube? Or is there something else I should be looking for?



Thanks for any help/thoughts.



Dan


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lists them for $2.11 each. This is forthe '87 CRX Si with the manual 5 spd but I would be willing to bet that thegaskets are the same for all Si's that year.
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Notethat there is a $5 handling charge so you may want to order some other itemsfor your car to make it cost effective. Eric

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