Cowl leak

Bigbearcl · 05-31-2007, 01:59 PM

I've been having lots of problems with leaks under the dash coming from the cowling. It's rusted out so badly that it doesn't flow properly to the drains on the side and just drains right down into the interior on both corners. Does anyone have any suggestions on the best way to fix this problem? I would really appreciate it! Thanks

mustangII460 · 05-31-2007, 07:17 PM

Your looking at major work. If you have it done, expect a few grand.

Short term is to block off the cowl from on top. So water never enters.

red · 06-02-2007, 06:50 AM

This is a very common problem with old mustangs. The cowl leaks, drips on the floor and the water rusts out the floor pans. Opening up the cowl and replacing the sheet metal is the right thing to do. This process has been documented in many magazines and is no easy task. There are a few quick fixes out there.

Cowl vent cover

cowl vent repair kit may work if it is not to rusted out

Good Luck,
Jon

Gearhead999 · 06-02-2007, 11:40 PM

There is a company out there that makes a cowl cover that is magnetic. I've seen it at Mustang car shows. But, don't remember the name or make, sorry.

It's made like the signs that people attach to the side of their car/tks. Works pretty good. Not a permenent repair, but a bunch cheaper.

To do a proper repair, prepare to spend around $2000.

Elvis · 06-18-2007, 06:44 PM

You can block off the cowl with one of those $10 quick fixes but that means no air circulation into the car. Fix it properly. E.

Gearhead999 · 06-23-2007, 10:48 PM

When you put one of those "cowl" covers on, well.........you ain't fulling no-one as to why you have it. They ALL know it needs the cowl repairs $2000 or so.

Or "Keep it out of the rain!!!

05-31-2007, 01:59 PM	#1
Bigbearcl Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 13	Cowl leak I've been having lots of problems with leaks under the dash coming from the cowling. It's rusted out so badly that it doesn't flow properly to the drains on the side and just drains right down into the interior on both corners. Does anyone have any suggestions on the best way to fix this problem? I would really appreciate it! Thanks

05-31-2007, 07:17 PM	#2
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	Re: Cowl leak Your looking at major work. If you have it done, expect a few grand. Short term is to block off the cowl from on top. So water never enters. __________________ Frank

06-02-2007, 06:50 AM	#3
red Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Millburn, NJ Posts: 310	Re: Cowl leak This is a very common problem with old mustangs. The cowl leaks, drips on the floor and the water rusts out the floor pans. Opening up the cowl and replacing the sheet metal is the right thing to do. This process has been documented in many magazines and is no easy task. There are a few quick fixes out there. Cowl vent cover cowl vent repair kit may work if it is not to rusted out Good Luck, Jon

06-02-2007, 11:40 PM	#4
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Re: Cowl leak There is a company out there that makes a cowl cover that is magnetic. I've seen it at Mustang car shows. But, don't remember the name or make, sorry. It's made like the signs that people attach to the side of their car/tks. Works pretty good. Not a permenent repair, but a bunch cheaper. To do a proper repair, prepare to spend around $2000. __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

06-18-2007, 06:44 PM	#5
Elvis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 188	Re: Cowl leak You can block off the cowl with one of those $10 quick fixes but that means no air circulation into the car. Fix it properly. E.

06-23-2007, 10:48 PM	#6
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Re: Cowl leak When you put one of those "cowl" covers on, well.........you ain't fulling no-one as to why you have it. They ALL know it needs the cowl repairs $2000 or so. Or "Keep it out of the rain!!! __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

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