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Hatch on 87 pops open

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my hatch on my 87 keeps popping open when i drive over big bumps. what should i do to make it tighter?
 
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It sounds like your hatch striker bushing is shot...replace that and it should fix your problem.

Clay
 

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clayschmuck said:
It sounds like your hatch striker bushing is shot...replace that and it should fix your problem.

Clay
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exactly what i was going to say
 

5.0Droptop

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It sounds like your hatch striker bushing is shot...replace that and it should fix your problem.
 

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in case it hasn't been said .... replace your hatch striker bushing and it should fix it!! LOL had to do it sorry ! James
 

5.0Droptop

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Wheres the bushing at?
 

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5.0Droptop said:
Wheres the bushing at?
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your asking where its at ? you posted the fix!!! LOL !!! you would think you know where it is!! LOL
 

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huh.. what fix? My trunk pops open what could be the cause?
 
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