astro vent rebuild
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Holcomb Mississippi
astro vent rebuild
Hello All,
I've searched the forum for an answer to the following but have come up somewhat empty:
1. Do I have to remove the gas tank to get to the drain of the astro vents? Looking from underneath, it appears that the stainless covers are between the bulkhead and the tank.
2. My vette is a 69 convert and the drain tubes appear to be elbowed. Looking at parts in ecklers and doc rebuild, all I see are staright tubes. Are the elbowed for the vert?
2. I need to repair the astro vent covers. How hard is this to do?
Thanks from a newbie,
andy
I've searched the forum for an answer to the following but have come up somewhat empty:
1. Do I have to remove the gas tank to get to the drain of the astro vents? Looking from underneath, it appears that the stainless covers are between the bulkhead and the tank.
2. My vette is a 69 convert and the drain tubes appear to be elbowed. Looking at parts in ecklers and doc rebuild, all I see are staright tubes. Are the elbowed for the vert?
2. I need to repair the astro vent covers. How hard is this to do?
Thanks from a newbie,
andy
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2005
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From: Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
They are elbowed for a vert. I just saw them available in someones catalog or webpage recently. Most vendors do not carry them as I looked for a long time and couldn't find them.
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Holcomb Mississippi
rebuild
Yes Mr. Alan. That's what I plan to do. It appears that the gaskets are gone. I can't tell if the flaps work or not because the vacum hose is not connected. I shall begin this repair shortly and noticed the kits from Docs Rebuild. Just seems like a very confined area to get to these flaps. I guess the passenger seat will have to come out again so I can get to it on my back.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Chattanooga TN
Any idea who? Until now this is the first time I have heard of them being available for a vert.
Burning Brakes
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From: Oswego New York
Yes Mr. Alan. That's what I plan to do. It appears that the gaskets are gone. I can't tell if the flaps work or not because the vacum hose is not connected. I shall begin this repair shortly and noticed the kits from Docs Rebuild. Just seems like a very confined area to get to these flaps. I guess the passenger seat will have to come out again so I can get to it on my back.
Le Mans Master
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
