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cowl cracks ,how bad a problem is this?????

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Old 02-22-2011, 05:19 PM
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cowl cracks ,how bad a problem is this?????
i can see the cracks behind my door ,,is this a real bad problem if unattended,,,,,ive read about getting patch panels but it didnt mention much on what it hurts ,,thanks for any help,,,,
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it causes a a noise and a water leak
most all 1st gens get them
I pulled the fenders and welded them shut and reinforced them
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I have 2 trucks with them and it bugs the $%^& out of me. The leaks and the noise.
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I pulled the fenders and welded them shut and reinforced them
That's what I did on my 93 as well. Made a heck of a snapping noise, thought the windshield was cracking the first time I heard it!
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