Yup me again with another question

[Zable49]

Ok, so I was cleaning out the "collect all" areas on my firewall and I realized that I couldn't get to all the areas. Do you think it would be ok if I drilled a couple of 2inch holes on a few different areas (red arrows) so I could clean out the whole area and keep it cleaner...

[Roninwolf]

All you have to do is take out the kick panel vent doors to get those area's.

[Zable49]

Originally Posted by Roninwolf

All you have to do is take out the kick panel vent doors to get those area's.

Oh really? I didn't even think about that but it makes sense.

Thanks.

[MidLifer]

...or just open the vents while driving around and let the crap blow out all over your legs and floor! LOL

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by MidLifer

...or just open the vents while driving around and let the crap blow out all over your legs and floor! LOL

but it does work though

[ItsRandy]

I used a Shop-Vac with a smaller hose adapted (duct taped) to the end and jammed it in from both directions (with the vent removed). It took a little time but not much. Oh...don't use your wife's vacuum hose, she won't let you forget it. Don't ask me how I know.

[Zable49]

Originally Posted by ItsRandy

Oh...don't use your wife's vacuum hose, she won't let you forget it. Don't ask me how I know.

Gosh, your no fun. I really want to use our Kirby in the garage. Taking all my fun away.

Appreciate it guys, I will remove the vent and see what I can get.

[SS Tim]

Actually I could see a case for cutting a hole in the outer panel opposite and below the vent to allow cleaning and rust prevention measures you really can't do around the "bell" of the vent hole. Then a semi-permanent coverplate sealed and riveted in place to keep it airtight.

[camrycurt]

Originally Posted by Zable49

Appreciate it guys, I will remove the vent and see what I can get.

Like the other guys, I removed the vents and used my hands, shop vac, screwdrivers, etc. to get all the big pieces out and then flushed that area with some water to clean up the rest. Once you unclog everything there is a drain at the bottom of the outer edge of the vent to flush the grime away.

After that I ran the garden hose into the cowl from above (after cleaning that out too) and flushed the whole works really good with lots of water to make sure everything was clean and any water could drain.

All the junk that fills those areas up comes in through the cowl below the windshield so if you haven't already put a screen in place under there to keep the debris out you might want to consider it. It helps to keep the big pieces out.

Good luck!