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EP3 EP3 Type R tailgate issue 2005

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Afternoon all,

So after owning the car from new I have my first real problem & it’s looking like I need a new / used tailgate for my EP3 facelift.

So my question is, does the EP3 facelift share a common part number / tailgate with any other models from its era I.e.

Pre facelift Type R
Pre/ post Civic Sport
Pre / post Standard models

I reall the facelift sport using the same rear bumper, wasn’t sure about the tailgate though. If I can broaden my search to various models other than a EP3 facelift, would be great to know!

Best regards
 
What's wrong with it for it needing replacement?


Hi Flashy, the tailgate appears to be cracking around one of the main brackets / hinge (drivers side) that opens the boot.

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This happened to mine a few years ago. Had the hinges replaced, and they're fine now. ��

Hi petch, thanks for the response!! Did your tailgate have cracks surrounding the hinge area,,, or was it just a faulty hinge?!

I can replace the hinge no problem, but the tailgate would still need weld repairing / replacing. At the moment replacing it seems to be the quickest, easiest and cheapest option.
 
Yes, the tailgate did also require welding to the cracks where the hinge had been attached. I was told they tend to do this because the hinges need lubricating occasionally.
 
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