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03-21-2010, 10:34 PM
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cowl screen install
I'm gonna put in a screen to keep all the leaves out, just wondering what I'm getting into before I start to undo anything. anybody got any advise or know an install thread or anything? or am I making this too hard?
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03-21-2010, 11:25 PM
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Re: cowl screen install
I have thought of doing this myself, I have a **** load of leaves in mine. I have look at it several times and it dose not look a that difficult to remove the Cowl. Looks as though there are a couple of bolts on either side and a hand full of screws here and there, I think that is all there is to it, or at least what I am hoping for.
OH, almost forgot, I think the hardest part of getting the cowl of will be removing the wiper arms. I tried once to get them off, but gave up cause I did not want to break them during winter.
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03-21-2010, 11:34 PM
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Re: cowl screen install
I took my cowl off today. It took less than five minutes. Two bolts on each side and the screws across the top. Amen to the wipers as the tricky part. You have to take a screwdriver and unclip the little lip under the wiper head and gently pry the wiper up. Make sure you use a cloth or something under your lever so you don't jack your paint. Good luck and let me know how the screens work.
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03-22-2010, 06:57 AM
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Re: cowl screen install
this has been done a couple different way in the past. try doing a search for "cowl screen" and see what pops up. I also know there are vendors who make screens just for this purpose.
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03-22-2010, 11:00 AM
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Re: cowl screen install
I used some 3/8" steel screen on mine and I think it looks pretty good. You have to cut a few holes (wiper arms, etc) out IIRC so it fits nice and flush.
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03-22-2010, 12:41 PM
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Re: cowl screen install
i bought the stainless screens from LMC, I'm just worried that when I get it off, getting back in place and fitted right will be a problem
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03-22-2010, 01:30 PM
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Re: cowl screen install
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03-22-2010, 02:22 PM
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Re: cowl screen install
I bought stainless screen from Home Depot that is cut to fit rain gutters. Couple of bucks each. Trimmed them and fit them to the underside of the cowl cover. Secured with black silicone (form-a-gasket). Been holding for 3 years.
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03-22-2010, 05:12 PM
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Re: cowl screen install
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03-22-2010, 06:33 PM
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Re: cowl screen install
If you use the aftermarket screens,take a few bread ties,tie wraps or whatever and align the screen with the cowl then tie them together.Once you have the cowl in place use an awl or small screwdriver for final alignment.Then clip the ties.
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11-02-2010, 07:31 PM
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Re: cowl screen install
I am getting ready to buy some screen for my cowl but want to have everything on hand when I get ready. How does a stock screen attach to the cowl? Any ideas? I really dont want to use silicone or any other type of glue, Thanks!
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11-02-2010, 11:16 PM
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Re: cowl screen install
Got aluminum window screen and put a few dabs of jb quick weld under cowl pressed screen into it and let it set up.Works and looks great.
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11-03-2010, 02:21 AM
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Re: cowl screen install
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I bought mine from LMC in the Stainless Steel. It does the job and look SO MUCH MORE Classy too!
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