86 Vette Air Damn Question
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86 Vette Air Damn Question
My Vette just arrived on its long trek from Florida yesterday and the front air damn is cracked and hanging down in the middle. I can see where the previous owner tried to "zip tie" it up and that explains why I heard that drag backing it out of his driveway. Is this an easy and inexpensive thing to replace?
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You need to repair and/or replace the damaged parts asap.
These are necessary to promote cooling, thereby preventing overheating.
Its just easier to visit MADVET.com and purchase the parts you need.
These are necessary to promote cooling, thereby preventing overheating.
Its just easier to visit MADVET.com and purchase the parts you need.
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Is it pretty straightforward to remove the old one and replace? It seems to be fairly inexpensive.
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My Vette just arrived on its long trek from Florida yesterday and the front air damn is cracked and hanging down in the middle. I can see where the previous owner tried to "zip tie" it up and that explains why I heard that drag backing it out of his driveway. Is this an easy and inexpensive thing to replace?
Last edited by pmihaltian; Nov 27, 2009 at 07:36 PM.
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After inspecting it today, it seems like what I'm missing from that diagram is the retainer.
I also have reason to believe my odometer is not working. I had to get an inspection sticker today and the same mileage that it had on the paperwork was the same that was on the odometer when I got home.
I also have reason to believe my odometer is not working. I had to get an inspection sticker today and the same mileage that it had on the paperwork was the same that was on the odometer when I got home.
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