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| scottb |
 Dec 14 2003, 01:44 PM
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who wants a PEZ?!  Group: Members Posts: 1,993 Joined: 27-December 02 From: south-(not north)-wick, MA Member No.: 32 Region Association: North East States  |
what is the secret to putting the boot back on at the back of the firewall where the shaft exits the passenger compartment? it wasn't on properly when i bought the car and now that i have swapped out bushing i want it hooked up. i taught my kids a number of new words today while trying to get that damn thing on... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
there has to be an easy way i didn't think of. enlighten me please.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) and now i will drink my beer and await your reply.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) |
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| Brad Roberts |
Dec 14 2003, 04:24 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
I put the bottom on first and stretch it towards the top. The bottom is hard to do because it is so close to that "lip" where the firewall and floorpans come together. Dont be afraid to bend the lip out of the way. You can bend it back when you are done.
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Posts in this topic
scottb changed shifter bushings.... Dec 14 2003, 01:44 PM
rhodyguy you have to slick it up a bit, soap?, i use glycer... Dec 14 2003, 01:51 PM scottb thanks kevin. i tried turning the boot end inside... Dec 14 2003, 02:12 PM SirAndy you don't happen to have a early car that was ... Dec 14 2003, 02:15 PM scottb i have a 73 but the boot does just dangle there...... Dec 14 2003, 02:22 PM SirAndy rhodyguy is the plate on the firewall round or a large oval... Dec 14 2003, 02:32 PM scottb not under the car now but memory says a round plat... Dec 14 2003, 03:57 PM campbellcj It also is one of those things that is much more o... Dec 14 2003, 04:52 PM Aaron Cox that boot saved my butt. the cone screws backed ou... Dec 14 2003, 05:02 PM Rob Ways BTDT- not fun.... I did what Brad said to do. I al... Dec 14 2003, 05:29 PM
john rogers Brad nailed it right on, you do the bottom first t... Dec 14 2003, 06:11 PM |
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