Help

[Hostetter]

trying to do a search on how to fix and repair cowl cracks i dont know if i'm doing it wrong or it just isn't searching. I know this is a old topic but it is a new problem for me and i need to fix it as soon as possible.



thanks in advance



Hoss

 

[Paychk]

I just tryed to do a search and there is a message about the search function being in-op at this time, till the server is fixed some time this next week.



What are you trying to find out?

 

[Hostetter]

i am trying to find out how to do a repair on crack cowl and what parts will i need,what will need to be removed and if there is a tsb. also if ther are any step by step repair procedures or pictures

thanks

Hoss

 

[Paychk]

Hoss



The dealer can print out the TSB, it is # 23-63-94, it has all the instructions and required P/Ns. The hood, fenders and cowl needs to be removed. As far as parts go, there are Left P/N 4797018 and right P/N 4797019 patch panels and rivets P/N 4746924 and 3M Panel Adhesive Compound 30. Basic procedure is to stop drill the cracks (which means drill 1/16 inch holes at ends of cracks) and sand down the area and bound and rivet the panels in place. If I remember right, there were problems with receiving 2 of the same panels, because some of the panels were mismarked with the wrong P/N. Also the Dealers don't have a Dodge P/N listed for the 3M Adhesive, but any auto body supply house can order that for you. I can't think of anything else, I hope this helps.

 

[Hostetter]

Happy Easter

paychk,

thanks for all your help. this is what I was looking for. I will try this repair sat as long as i can get the parts by then. this will be my first repair on truck since buying it in oct. can't wait to fire up air compressor and get the screw gun out .



thanks again and Happy Easter

hoss

 

[Thierry]

I was able to get the cowl repair plates frem the dealer, had a hell

of a time as we ended up with 6 of one side and 2 of the other.

It took approx 2 weeks of ordering.



I finally have them and will be working on the truck this week and next.

Anyone located the panel adhesive that does not take the special

$250 aplicator gun????



Anyone had any luck with anything else?

 

[Hostetter]

I do not have any popping or cracking. I have decided to try and reseal the vent on l. side. this is the only side that is leaking. if resealing the vent doesn't stop it then i will proceed with the crack cowl repair. sounds like alot of work want to make sure.

Thierry i was going to use a caulking gun with 3m body seam sealent. along with the panels. does your truck leak water and if so does it pop and crack going down the road i am wondering if you have to have the noise to have a water leak.



thanks hoss