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Paragon offers a rubber fastener
kit to replace the push-in fasten-
ers that hold the insulation to the fire-
wall. After many years, these rubber
pieces become brittle and break, leaving
holes in the firewall above your feet.
07
Grommets comprised of a metal
retaining ring with a thin rubber
membrane are used on some models for
the tachometer or speedometer cable.
The flexible rubber stretches to allow the
insertion of the small end of the cable.
05
The clutch rod seal is not easy to
see, but it’s worth inspecting. The
frequent movement of the clutch rod com-
bined with the engine’s heat and vapors
shorten this part’s life. A tear is visible on
this one and that results in hot air blowing
on the driver’s feet and lower legs.08
Corvettes use a plethora of dif-
ferent solid rubber firewall grom-
mets. You won’t find most of these at
your local parts store, but Paragon offers
a sizable selection of reproduction
grommets.06
The clutch rod seal is installed
on the firewall from the engine
compartment side. After disconnecting
the rod from the bellcrank and removing
the adjustment nuts, the seal is slid onto
the rod and is attached to the firewall by
three screws.09
Slit the rubber with a razor blade
at its thinnest point to enable
insertion of the wires, hoses or cables.
Tip: if the factory grommet was inserted
from the passenger compartment,
trim the large side of the grommet to
enable it to be inserted from the engine
compartment.02
It is not
uncommon
for the hood ledge
weatherstrip to be
missing after paint
or body repairs, or
when the hood has
been changed. Cen-
ter the weather-
strip and then glue
the two flat sides to
the hood.03
3M Weather-
strip Adhesive is
excellent for attaching
weatherstrip. Paragon
offers it in the yellow
variety for originality
and also in black, which
is less noticeable. Tip:
write the purchased
date on sealants and
glues so later you know
how old they are.