2000 Other Saturn Models Hatch Absorber Leaking Rainwater

2000 SATURN
109,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SMITCH3977
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Our SW2 hatch shock aborber seems to be allowing rainwater through into the interior where the absorber fastens to the car body. How can this be tightened or sealed to stop the leak?
Dec 18, 2007 at 9:48 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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If it threads into the body you can try a copper washer or maybe some teflon tape on the threads. Silicone rubber would work as well, but it neds to be clean and dry for that to set up
Dec 18, 2007 at 4:19 PM
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