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  • #1

    Hatch Vent Things?



    What are these and what do they do? I totally butchered the one on the drivers side thinking it could just be pulled out. I was trying to push the wiring down the side for my new hatch a couple weekends ago and I figure it was hitting that...I thought it could be pulled out and put back in, but when trying to get it out I butchered it pretty bad so then I just tore it to pieces to get it out of the way. I'm guessing I need to at least do some work to prevent water from entering that area, but I was just curious what these things did and how important they are?
    -Rafe-

    Things I have for sale.
    Random Festiva Parts
    Festiva Non-Swoopy Power Drivers Mirror

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  • #2
    good question maybe it has something to do with creating a vacuum seal for when opening and shutting the door.
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    • #3
      I didn't realize how deep it went when I was trying to pull it out. It would appear to be routed all the way up the side pillar there. I'll have to get pictures of how bad I butchered the drivers side...haha. Right now I just have it taped up so no water can get in.
      -Rafe-

      Things I have for sale.
      Random Festiva Parts
      Festiva Non-Swoopy Power Drivers Mirror

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      • #4
        I believe it's the flapper valve so you can close the doors with the windows up, and not have it leak.
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        • #5
          I'm pretty sure I got one out on Aqua. You can reach up there inside the C pillar to help remove it, IIRC. Gotta take your interior plastic out though.

          Karl
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          • #6
            I was kinda thinking they were vents to let moisture out from the roof and pillars, but I don't really know. Easy way to test the door slamming theory is to tape them over and then try to slam a door.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Prafeston View Post


              What are these and what do they do?
              Good question! I have wondered about those also.
              Dan




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              • #8
                My 2 ¢. Wouldn't they just be a vent to allow air from the HVAC to pass thru the car while the windoze are up. Like a pressure relief-- when the cars were new of course. LOL

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                • #9
                  ^ yes. that's all they're there for and there is no valving whatsoever.
                  Trees aren't kind to me...

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Prafeston View Post
                    I didn't realize how deep it went when I was trying to pull it out. It would appear to be routed all the way up the side pillar there. I'll have to get pictures of how bad I butchered the drivers side...haha. Right now I just have it taped up so no water can get in.
                    I have the vent plastic out and in one piece, cleaned and will deliver to you at the Oct 6 meet. Heck we will pop it in at the meet.
                    An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it.

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                    • #11
                      Great news man! Glad it can be replaced! I was worried!
                      -Rafe-

                      Things I have for sale.
                      Random Festiva Parts
                      Festiva Non-Swoopy Power Drivers Mirror

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                      • #12
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                        Originally posted by Prafeston View Post
                        Great news man! Glad it can be replaced! I was worried!
                        We are talking about Festivas, there's nothing on these cars that can't be fixed or replaced. Glad i could help.
                        An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by sc72 View Post
                          We are talking about Festivas, there's nothing on these cars that can't be fixed or replaced. Glad i could help.
                          :thumbleft:
                          Dan




                          Red 1988 Festiva L - CUJO

                          Black 1992 Festiva GL Sport - BLACK MAGIC

                          I'm just...a little slow... sometimes:withstupid:

                          R.I.P.
                          Blue 1972 Chevelle SS-468 C.I.D. B'nM TH400-4:56 posi-Black racing stripes-Black vinyl top-Black int.
                          Black on black 1976 Camaro LT-350 4 bolt main .060 over
                          Silver 1988 Festiva L

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                          http://www.reverbnation.com/main/sea...t_songs/266647

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