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Old May 3, 2006 | 05:06 PM
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While doing some work in my console on my '82 the other day, I noticed a hole in the tranny tunnel where it looked like the shift cable went through. There was no grommet installed which means I could see daylight below.

Is there supposed to be something sealing up that opening?

Also, I noticed Ecklers had a piece of thermal insulation they are selling now to help out with the heat that comes up through there. Anyone used this product yet?
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Before I switched my auto to a 5 speed on my '79 the shift cable thru the tunnel went thru a rubber boot that completely sealed that hole.
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Old May 3, 2006 | 07:28 PM
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As you may know all 1982's were automatic. Maybe they used the same floor pan on the 82 as in previous years when "standard" existed.

I just had my consol apart and di not notice a hole or day light. I assume there must be a rubber plug there. Nothing I can think of that goes through the floor in that area.

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