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Old Mar 20, 2023 | 06:52 AM
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Hi

When I reassembled the heater-box and fan assembly I noticed that there is a big gap/space between the fan assembly and the firewall.
At the moment it's just a first test mount of the fan-assembly, and the butyl-tape is not yet added.

My question is if som one has this expertise ?
Is something wrong?
Or shall I just add a thicker gasket, together with the butyl-tape? And just force it to the firewall with the nuts.

And while we're on the topic, what is the square hole used for?

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The body is hanging free and is not mounted to the chasi.
I didn't disassemble this car, I got all parts in cardboard boxes.
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Old Mar 20, 2023 | 11:46 AM
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Square hole is for mounting the heater hose retainers.

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That blower housing should sit flush it looks like the bolt is holding it up.
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Originally Posted by 69FASTFUN;[url=tel:1606410224
1606410224[/url]]it looks like the bolt is holding it up.
it’s not, the bolt is going through and fits in the hole, I can press the fan housing towards the firewall and fit a nut on the bolt.
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Originally Posted by Hammerhead Fred;[url=tel:1606409789
1606409789[/url]]Square hole is for mounting the heater hose retainers.
Thank you, I just wanted you to know how helpful that was 🙏
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If you force the housing down tight, make sure the fan isn’t hitting inside. I don’t think there is much clearance in there. Loosen or remove the fan from the housing and see if it goes down flush without forcing it.
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