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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 05:28 PM
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Sticky rear hatch

I tried a search with no success. When our X sits for any extended period of time, the rear hatch is VERY HARD to open. I am saying like afraid we will break the handle difficult. I am suspicious that the hatch is sticking to the gasket on the body. Has anyone else experienced this? Is something I can do to prevent this from happening?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 05:38 PM
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Silicone spray on the gasket surface will help to keep it from sticking.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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Beautiful! I was considering WD-40. Nice plume of smoke in the pic. What kind of time slips are you turning with that big girl?
 
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 09:46 AM
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I know what you mean. When I test drove the one I wound up buying, I thought the rear hatch window was broken 'cause it wouldn't open. Turns out I just was yanking on it hard enough. I'll defintely try the silicone. Thx!
 
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 12:38 PM
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What a relief, when I say the title of this thread I was almost afraid to open it. Just kidding, the silicone spray works wonders.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 01:33 PM
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That is hilarious!!!
 
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 04:05 PM
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LOL - Good point. Not sure I want to know where that hatch has been
 
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 04:13 PM
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The door seal mod fixed my sticky rear hatch...as well as cure the rattling doors
 
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