How do you install new air dam foam?
12-04-2001, 09:50 PM
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How do you install new air dam foam?
The foam air dam on each side of my radiator is cracked and brittle. I bought replacements, but the original dam appears to have a big rivet attaching it to the front crossmember. I have a 77 L48. How have you guys installed new air dam foam?
12-04-2001, 10:05 PM
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Re: How do you install new air dam foam? (virtue4u)
This is from my 78 manual. http://vettefinders.com/rhys/pics/in...=slideshow&e=7
12-05-2001, 03:51 PM
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Re: How do you install new air dam foam? (Rhys)
Thanks, Rhys. My 77 AIM has similar pictures, but the pictures do not show a metal stud or rivet holding the air dam in place. I don't see it in my AIM or your pictures. I don't mind tearing the old dam up to get a closer examination of the rivet, but I thought that I better consult the forum before I start ripping into something. Anyone else have experience replacing the air dam?
12-05-2001, 04:01 PM
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Re: How do you install new air dam foam? (virtue4u)
Mine does have a metal-like pin that holds the two rectangular pieces in place. In my new radiator support though, only one hole was big enough.
12-05-2001, 06:31 PM
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Re: How do you install new air dam foam? (Rhys)
on my 75 all i had to do was pull the bracket that holds the... jeeze i cant remeber the name, its the black plastic thing that helps funnel the air through the radiator... anyone know what this is called?
12-06-2001, 11:22 PM
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Re: How do you install new air dam foam? (ZD75blue)
You need to order new clips to install the foam. I also took the crappy double stick tape off the foam and used a thin film of black RTV sealant to hold the foam in place. Worked great.
