'90 LX Hatchback--Hatchback Latch Bolt Replacement

Dave,

You can't just find one at a local wrecking yard? For a part like that, that's what I would do.

Patrick '93 Cobra

Thanks--That was my final resort.

David--Thanks.

Problem with getting wear items like that from a yard: If they're *in* a wrecking yard, they've probably already had a normal-to-tough life, not to mention that they *are* X number of years old.

Been there, done that, got two automatic shifter handles with broken cables to prove it. :)

Food for thought, anyway.

Garth,

I've never heard of these things breaking. And they shouldn't be a "wear item" unless the striker isn't lined up right.

Patrick '83 LTD '93 Cobra

Thanks--That's why the yard is the last resort

I can understand that but I always close the hatch in the center but I've had other people close the hatch from the side. I surmise that might cause the latch to slightly misalign

I doubt that's the cause. I think it's the "tube" loosening up, moving around and getting struck dead on. With your new (old) tube make sure it's lined up right and it stays tightened up.

Patrick '93 Cobra '83 LTD

Final Report--

Worthington Ford Parts Dept in Long Beach was the one who gave me the bad number (young kid at the desk) so before I called 50Resto today I ran over to Pacific Ford, also in Long Beach. The older parts guy knew exactly what I needed, ordered it and I can pick it up today. NEVER, NEVER again will I go to Worthington Ford.

Dave

David--Thanks!