I did a search, but nothing came up.

I want to replace the seals under the cowl vent panel. Can I remove the panel without removing the windhield moldings? I kinda looks like I can, but before I start something I'll regret, I thought I'd check with the experts. http://www.camaros.net/forum/biggrin.gif

Thanks, in advance
Joe

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Yes you can remove it without having to take off the moldings. I did it late last year and it came off and went back on just fine.

Thanks, shadow. Any issues with the wiper arm removal? The cowl panel cleared the shafts OK?
Thanks again,
Joe

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No I didn't have any problems with them clearing the wiper shafts. Taking the wipers off is a pain in the butt though.

There's a neat wiper removal tool you can buy for about $5.00 at most good auto parts stores that makes it a snap to pop the wiper arms off the shafts; lots easier than prying them off with screwdrivers and scratching the paint.

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JohnZ
'69 Z28 Fathom Green

I took mine off this past weekend. To get the wiper arms off, I took a pry bar and wrapped some duct tape around the end and placed a small block of wood wrapped in a washcloth next to the wiper arm base. I set the prybar on the block of wood and applied gentle upward pressure on the wiper arm base and they came off with no damage to anything.

Joe G, where are those seals specifically located under the cowl vent panel & what's their purpose? Who sell them?

The seals are supposed to help direct air flow to the vents and help seal water out of the side of the firewall/cowl (I think, from looking at the assembly manual.) Maybe JohnZ or someone with his type of knowledge can shed some more light on this.

I bought mine from Classic Industries. It comes as part of a kit that includes the cowl/hood seal, wiper motor seal and steering column seal. About $18. I think all the catalogs have them.

I bought the kit to get the hood/cowl seal, (which you can get separately) but figured I'd use the others anyway.

Never can have enough parts! http://www.camaros.net/forum/biggrin.gif


JohnZ, is the wiper arm tool called anything special? Think the local auto parts store guys will know what I'm talking about when I ask for it?

Thanks
Joe

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[This message has been edited by Joe G (edited 03-19-2001).]

The wiper arm tool is everywhere. Try NAPA or whatever chain is near you. A good investment.

I'll do that.
Thanks http://www.camaros.net/forum/biggrin.gif

Joe

Well, I went to 4 different auto parts store today. Got the same "deer in the headlights" look at all of them. Finally found one in a catalog at one of them. It will be here Monday. Shipping was as much as the tool!
Oh well, at least I'll have it...
You guys must have better parts stores than the junk around here!
Joe

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