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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Austin, TX
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Firewall pad install trouble
Can anyone offer up and firewall pad install tips? I am haveing a hell of a time with it. It has been a PITA, and its almost in, but there has got to be a "trick"...
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Topeka, Kansas
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Re: Firewall pad install trouble
I agree it's a PITA. Just go slow, and if you need to, back off and chill awhile
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Oklahoma
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Re: Firewall pad install trouble
Unbolt your heater box and fuse block and gas pedel. Just stay cool and work it.
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Western IL
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Re: Firewall pad install trouble
I ended up throwing my POS away, and used butyl mat with foil-faced jute pad. Covered the entire floor & firewall with one piece of Ozite carpet.(64 Suburban) Looks better, and does a much better job of stopping heat and sound.
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Austin, TX
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Re: Firewall pad install trouble
Well I did unbolt everything except the gas pedal, and I guess that is one of the PITA items. I am going to try again tonite to get the rest of the fastners in and staighten it out. I guess having rammat, and exsolite down doesn't help the fittment...
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Location: Topeka, Kansas
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Re: Firewall pad install trouble
I used several screwdrivers stuck in different holes to help get where it needed to go, then put in the plastic drive-in fasteners. I didn't drive them home all the way, until i was sure of the fit.
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