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mantonas 
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 Topic: 72 Javelin - remove debris under cowl vent?Posted: Jul/04/2022 at 7:06pm |
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My 72 Javelin, which I've had for a couple of months, has a bunch of leaves and twigs under the cowl vent. I can't figure out how to get into that space to clean it out. The only thing I can think of is to remove the windshield wiper motor. Surely there has to be a better way. Does anyone know of one?
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1972 AMC Javelin SST
1973 AMC Ambassador 401 1975 AMC Pacer D/L 1976 AMC Pacer X 1976 AMC Matador sedan 1978 AMC Pacer V8 coupe 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer |
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401MATCOUPE
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Posted: Jul/04/2022 at 7:13pm |
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You have to pull the wiper motor, sorry.
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Ross K. Peterson
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mantonas
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Posted: Jul/04/2022 at 10:23pm |
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Oh, that is unfortunate. I might try to blow it out with compressed air and/or try and find a vacuum attachment that will fit through the vents. Or maybe I can find somebody who has a rotisserie and strap the car to that, turn it upside down, and shake it till all the junk falls out.
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1973 AMC Ambassador 401 1975 AMC Pacer D/L 1976 AMC Pacer X 1976 AMC Matador sedan 1978 AMC Pacer V8 coupe 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer |
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rsrguy3
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Posted: Jul/04/2022 at 10:24pm |
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Yup...
My engine is out so yay me. You'll also benefit from a double jointed 10 year old with a scrubby sponge. Maybe put a piece of foam over top of the motor and a piece of ply on top to lay on. My grandson will be getting paid handsomely to sand the wiper cavety so I can shoot it soon.... oh, and you'll need to remove the wiper arms too. Good times
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Posted: Jul/04/2022 at 11:53pm |
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UUGGGHHH, I am in the same predicament, as my 71 sat under a Pin-Oak for a couple weeks, and has a pile of leaves in there. Guess the wiper motor comes out!
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Posted: Jul/05/2022 at 2:25pm |
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Embrace the suk...
On this sub... I'll be building a removable cover for mine to use when the car is parked. I feel for you guys that have the hardware cloth under the grills. Edited by rsrguy3 - Jul/05/2022 at 2:28pm |
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