Rear Door - Windnoise or Water Leak Condition

Number: 83-T-46

Section: I

Date: May, 1983

Subject: WINDNOISE/WATER LEAK DUE TO WEATHERSTRIP SEAM SPLITS - 1983 CELEBRITYS BUILT IN OSHAWA

TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS


Some Celebrity models may have a separation in the upper corner joints of the rear door opening weatherstrip. This separation may create a windnoise or water leak condition. The affected vehicles will be within the following breaking points.

Chevrolet: 2G1AW19X0D1826164 to 2G1AW19X5D1829643

To determine if the condition exists, apply finger pressure just beside the corner joints in the weatherstrip. if a gap appears, the weatherstrip can be repaired using the following repair procedure and Permabond 105 adhesive or equivalent.

1. Remove all previous glue by peeling or by sanding.

2. Apply Permabond 105 or equivalent sparingly to one side of the joint, then hand hold the joint together for 15 to 30 seconds.

3. Let the repair area stand for at least 15 minutes before closing the door. Cycle the door a number of times to determine proper bonding.

4. Apply a silicone emulsion such as GM 992877 to the weatherstrip to water proof the joint.

Permabond 105 adhesive can be ordered through:

Permabond
480 South Dean Street
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 567-9494
1-800-526-4741
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