Date:         Tue, 9 Sep 2003 07:40:25 -0700
Reply-To:     Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
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From:         Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
Subject:      Rear hatch for '88 GL - what years fit?
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I'm considering replacing my rear hatch due to rust on the inner side, just
above the weatherstrip, which allows dust to enter the cabin. It's an '88 GL
with rear wiper - does anyone know what other years will fit (I'd like to
keep the wiper, but size of VW emblem not critical - mine's missing
anyway...).

It seems the drainage on the bottom of the hatch is poorly designed - it
traps moisture in the folded seam, since the drains are about 1" higher
than the bottom of the door. Is it a common problem for rust through just
above the seams (thus creating drains where they should have been...)?
I'd be prepared to try a repair if I thought it might last more than a year or
two, and not just hold more moisture...

Thanks.--
Shawn Wright
http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright
'88 Westy 375k
'85 Jetta D 263k
'85 Jetta TD 482k (retired)
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