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Unkle Fester · 05-27-2009, 08:40 AM

OK, it rained pretty hard (we seem to be getting a lot of that) and water still came in. I pulled the cowl and noticed how the screws were mounted and sealing them shouldn't be an issue (except the one over the air intake) Looking down into the fresh air intake side, I found mud and dirt had accumulated right up to the top of the fresh air intake dam. So I flushed it out (mopped up the water inside) and put it back together. Ran the hose for a few and water still came in.

So I threw my hands in the air, figuring I need to pull the plate over the intake and seal around the intake dam real good. (sounded like the easiest fix) But two days later it rained the hardest I've seen in a long time and no water came in. I'm thinking with the hose I sprayed water over the intake dam.

I still need to see if I have to seal around the dam, but it's a new direction and a pretty firm target I hope.

Again, thanks for the help.

05-27-2009, 08:40 AM	#11
Unkle Fester Ignorance is Bliss Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sherwood, OR Posts: 92	Re: Water in cab OK, it rained pretty hard (we seem to be getting a lot of that) and water still came in. I pulled the cowl and noticed how the screws were mounted and sealing them shouldn't be an issue (except the one over the air intake) Looking down into the fresh air intake side, I found mud and dirt had accumulated right up to the top of the fresh air intake dam. So I flushed it out (mopped up the water inside) and put it back together. Ran the hose for a few and water still came in. So I threw my hands in the air, figuring I need to pull the plate over the intake and seal around the intake dam real good. (sounded like the easiest fix) But two days later it rained the hardest I've seen in a long time and no water came in. I'm thinking with the hose I sprayed water over the intake dam. I still need to see if I have to seal around the dam, but it's a new direction and a pretty firm target I hope. Again, thanks for the help. __________________ The difference between ignorance and stupidity: Being ignorant you just don't know any better. I must be stupid, because I know better and do things anyway. 98 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 xcab 3door, 350 Vortec, 6" lift, 35" M/S Tires and no money in my wallet. 90 GMC Suburban 1500 XLE 4x4 with those darned barn doors (I cried when she left me) If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.