I have a question that some of you more in depth restorers might be able to answer. I drove through a big rainstorm a week or so ago, and got a bad leak around the dash area. I went to have the windshield sealed up, which I needed, and the tech found that the grommets/seals around the heater hoses were shot, and it was leaking into the passenger compartment. Called A/K and they said no grommets are available, and that the factory used a sealant around the hoses. My question.....what did they use to seal up the hoses, and where can I find this stuff? I can use rope seal, but what I see looks like foam. Any help would be appreciated.
Well someone put foam in that area of my car. But it was house insulation foam id like to know the answer also
Melvin's have the Heater Hose/Firewall grommets. http://www.melvinsclassicfordparts.com/catalogs/Mustang/heater_pages_64-65.pdf
Jeff; called Vickie about them, and she says they won't work on a Maverick. I guess I'll have to go look at them and put them against what I have.
Ford used a urethane rope seal around the heater hoses/evap lines on AC equipped cars...Grommets on non AC cars...I have seen both, both ways so go figure. Butyl tape/rope sealer will work fine.
Earl, is your car a factory A/C car? National Parts depot has all the grommets, you'll need, if it is. I can get you the part numbers.
Dave; nope, not a factory A/C car. Poverty car all the way!!!!! If I can find the rope seal that Mavman72 said would work, I would be good.
Earl , have you checked grommets for a Cougar? My buddy that is building the Comet has found a lot of Cougar stuff is the same. Just another thing you might check.
Earl... Any autobody supply shop will have it, sorry I cant give you a part# (sometimers is setting in) but 3-M and Transtar both make a good product. Carquest is also a good source for the stuff. Good luck!!!
