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Re: I had that whole piece replaced...(m) (archive)
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Posted by jej on October 08, 2001 at 22:25:33:

In Reply to: I had that whole piece replaced...(m) posted by Doug on October 08, 2001 at 11:38:55:

My car showed a small spot of surface rust on the drivers side; however, when the windshield was removed, there were four areas showing rust. These areas were ground down and sheet metal welded in. There were no drain holes.


My car had the same rust problem around the windshield. I had the whole lower cowl section cut off and replaced with a new one that I got from Maximillians. It's been many months ago but if I remember right the piece was only about $90.00 and now I am not paranoid that rust is regrowing from the same spots. I do not remember any drain holes in the piece at all, I believe the windshield seal and glue/exopy should keep the water out. Of course since the glue has to be cut out of the frame when replacing the windshield, a scratch will cause moisture to be trapped and start the rust. BTW, there are drains in the black grill area (that sit in the lower cowl piece), but not in the cowl itself.




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