Things to do when an engine is out

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09-26-2018, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JonToski187

Also what is this "cowl" you guys speak of I only know it in reference of crotch rockets because I use to have one.

It's between your windshield and engine bay. Big piece of plastic covers it, allows air in for HVAC

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09-26-2018, 04:02 PM

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It's between your windshield and engine bay. Big piece of plastic covers it, allows air in for HVAC

Ok like where the windshield wipers kinda are?

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09-26-2018, 05:03 PM

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Yes

-Remove wipers
-Remove washer line connect
-Remove 5-6 clips from cowl to firewall
-Remove side covers and small torx under them (x2)
-REMOVE THE CENTER BARB

-It should lift off then. Be careful, dont force it.

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09-26-2018, 05:40 PM

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Some very good advice in this thread. How far you go depends on your goals and skill level. I cleaned everything and every place I could get at. Painted frame rails replace all the plastic loom. All the ABS wire loom just crumbled to the touch and replaced that too. I even polished the paint on the firewall as I knew I'd (hopefully) never have another chance...

did I go to far

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09-26-2018, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RedXray

Whao that is pretty far. I left my AC and power steering in. I don't have a fancy place or tools to do things like I see some guys on here do. It's a normal house garage and a craftsman tool box. Most I've ever done to a truck is heads and cam.

I made a build thread here https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...6/#post5448558

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