1986wonton
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- Location
- Eugene,OR
- First Name
- Eric
- Truck Year
- 1986
- Truck Model
- C30
- Engine Size
- 454
This is a question--sort of--about firewall airbox leaks. Have an 86 CD 30 3+3 454 4x4 that has a minor interior leak in the area of the emergency brake. I pretty much know where its coming from--in the firewall seam of the exterior air box. I've already sandblasted, sealed and painted this area once before a couple of years ago, but couldn't get much access or sealant past the wiper motor mount.
So, now I have the fender off and am considering cutting hole on the side of the airbbox, or possibly just inboard of the hood hinge so I can seal this area up. Anyone with past experience on this? Been a great truck so far + don't want this to go too far as I know this is a floor killer, especially with rubber floor mats.
Thanks in advance for any advice,
Eric from Oregon
1986 C/D 30 4x4, 3+3, w/built '74 454 (workhorse/firewood hauler)
1969 Plymouth GTX 440 4 speed (beer getter)
2000 Ford F-150 4x4 (daily driver)
1965 VW Karmann Ghia (project)
1965 Ford Galaxie 289cuin/9" 2 door post (project)
So, now I have the fender off and am considering cutting hole on the side of the airbbox, or possibly just inboard of the hood hinge so I can seal this area up. Anyone with past experience on this? Been a great truck so far + don't want this to go too far as I know this is a floor killer, especially with rubber floor mats.
Thanks in advance for any advice,
Eric from Oregon
1986 C/D 30 4x4, 3+3, w/built '74 454 (workhorse/firewood hauler)
1969 Plymouth GTX 440 4 speed (beer getter)
2000 Ford F-150 4x4 (daily driver)
1965 VW Karmann Ghia (project)
1965 Ford Galaxie 289cuin/9" 2 door post (project)
