Andylad13
DieselBoy
What is the name of the part that seals the back of the hood?
Hood seal?
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CDX825
filtration nut
Hood to cowl seal
Andylad13
DieselBoy
Thanks!
02AutoWag
Registered User
I'm thinking I need this part replaced. Is it true that water getting pass this seal will find its way onto/into the air filter housing?
Is this seal flexible rubber or is rigid plastic? Does it form a positive seal, or is it there to divert water? The reason I ask is because mine is a crumbling mess and I initially thought it was made of plastic.
Is this seal flexible rubber or is rigid plastic? Does it form a positive seal, or is it there to divert water? The reason I ask is because mine is a crumbling mess and I initially thought it was made of plastic.
icanfixall
Official GMM hand model
Its soft rubber that forms to the hood and it channels water away from the air cleaner center bolt. Thats where the water sits and leaks into the intake manifold. The factory had a rubber seal under the wing nut but most of those are long gone by now. I found one on a wrecked truck so I pocketed it... Just incase someone needed it down the road... I have no idea where it is at this moment....
LCAM-01XA
Full Access Member
Oh it's true alright, mine develops a nice lake in the recessed part of the air filter. My bolt seal is seriously tight tho, so no water gets inside the intake, but it does look a bit disturbing when you open the hood and see enough water on the lid for tadpoles to swim in.
