Thomba48 Posted August 5, 2018 Report Posted August 5, 2018 Hi. I need to replace the cowl vent gasket. Ok, not the issue. A new one I have already. Obviously with an attached cowl vent that will not work. So basic question: What is the easiest way to be able to move the actual cowl vent a bit around so that I can replace the gasket. Is it enough to unscrew those four screws that one can approch from the outside through the grill? Or, and do I actually have to unscrew everything from underneath, the linkage plus whatever else screws there are? thanks Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted August 5, 2018 Report Posted August 5, 2018 the screws accessible through the screen will remove the cap...however....do not remove, just loosen...they are splayed on the ends...you can easily damage the screws and the threaded plate they attach if you try to remove them completely. 1 Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted August 8, 2018 Report Posted August 8, 2018 I think, if I remember correctly,, I didn't want to take my vent apart so I simply cut the new gasket right in the middle of the rear side, then used some trim cement to make sure it stays in place. So far, no problems and it is not really very noticeable. 1 Quote
48Windsor Posted August 8, 2018 Report Posted August 8, 2018 I just replaced mine. By loosening the screws I was able to raise the cowl vent on my Chrysler to get enough clearance to squeeze in some weather strip adhesive and slip it in. Put the screws back in, closed the vent to keep is pressed down into the groove. Still staying down nicely Quote
Thomba48 Posted August 9, 2018 Author Report Posted August 9, 2018 Done in a similar fashion as 48windsor. With the minor difference that the old gasket simply came off by just looking at it. This is how brittle the material was ? ? Quote
DrDoctor Posted August 10, 2018 Report Posted August 10, 2018 I did basically the same thing as described by BobT-47P15, but I didn’t cut the gasket. Instead, I just carefully worked the gasket over, around, and then under the lid of the cowl vent, and finally into its channel. The two back corners were abit of a challenge, but by maneuvering the cowl vent’s position, it went in without damage to either the car, the cowl vent, or the gasket. The key ingredient in doing this the way I did was patience, and doctors are known for that trait. Keep in mind that I did this when I was still interested in working on the car. Best of luck . . . Quote
!952Cambridge Posted June 3, 2019 Report Posted June 3, 2019 I am fixing to do this on my Cambridge and was looking for the advice I have seen here. I'll let ya'll know how the progress goes Quote
Kahunah Posted June 6, 2019 Report Posted June 6, 2019 I just replaced the gasket on my '41. Loosen the screws accessible through the vent. On the inside is a nut and bolt that attaches the vent to the handle. The rod is serrated for adjustment. The vent is now removed from outside. It was not hard at all. I took it apart because I had some surface rust I wanted to treat before it became a problem. Quote
!952Cambridge Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 I was able to remove the vent cover without any problem, the old gasket was so dry and crumbling it was like hard dirt. The drain tube was plugged but in good shape I was able to get a .22 cal bore snake thew it after I poked around a bit. it is all ready to go back together but I ran out of light and the mosquito came out in force. I have the new gasket and it fits good, I have some gasket cement and should be able to get this all wrapped up tomorrow. Glad that I found this blog It was a great help. Quote
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