Cleaning up under the hood....

[Magoo]

So I was trying to remove a bolt that broke off in the top of my blower awhile back and noticed that the bracket it was supposed to be holding on was just a rats nest of garbage. Vac lines and wires everywhere, just plain messy. A good bit of it is for the EGR and Boost Bypass. Not wanting to get rid of either I started searching and found others shared my pain. So I'm in the process right now of relocating all these things to the cavity below the cowl area (under windsheild wipers) so they are still functional but out of sight. So far it's pretty easy, just tracing back where these vac lines and wires go to make sure I don't cross them. Now that I'm halfway through I've found some weight savings along the way. I never realized those wipers were so damn heavy!!!! I never use them so off the car they go, 5lbs easy. The brackets and a good bit of the heat wrap that is no longer necessary are now gone. I'm taking random pics along the way I'll post these up once I'm done. Wish me luck I don't mess up any of these wires while cutting and extending them....

[Lurch]

Get that weight off I about 3 weeks when all is settled I know of 3 trucks that want some on the Track. And yes you can Spray, Just for fun to see where they stand. Want to see how they pull at midtrack. Fun for all Thanks.

[doggystyle]

PICS!!!!!! now! lol

[Jeff]

Sounds good Kevin ! I always hated all the vac lines under the hood of the cobra they don't look right . You have to post pictures when it's done ! And yes the wiper motors are quite heavy they surprise alot of people when they take them out .

[Slowleen]

you'd rather lose 5 lbs on your car then have functioning windshield wipers? Thats crazy...to hardcore for me LOL

Jeff, your avatar is F'n hilarious!

[LXtasy]

Originally Posted by Slowleen

you'd rather lose 5 lbs on your car then have functioning windshield wipers? Thats crazy...to hardcore for me LOL

Jeff, your avatar is F'n hilarious!

RAIN-X is your friend. Having a daily driver is good also.


Kevin, good luck. I know you are having fun extending all the lines.

[Magoo]

Originally Posted by Slowleen

you'd rather lose 5 lbs on your car then have functioning windshield wipers? Thats crazy...to hardcore for me LOL

Jeff, your avatar is F'n hilarious!

Well the car hasn't seen rain in years so it's not really a concern for me. Plus if the jeep ever goes down and I need them they can go back on in 30 seconds. I extended all the wires last night, now I just need to crimp them back to the wiring on the car and tape them all up.

[wade w]

We havent had wipers on my brothers chevelle for years. it sees a lot of street miles and its been in the rain. like what was already said rain X. it does not have a radio,heat,power steering,power brakes or anthing that does not make it go fast but thats just us.

[Magoo]

I actually started to remove the wiper motor seeing how bulky it was but the arms underneath looking like a PIA!! So it stayed on the car. Everything is done and now nice and tidy under the hood. I'll take some pics tomorrow of the finished product.....

[Magoo]

Ok so I finally got around to taking those pics. As you can see I've already replaced my coil covers also, I really like the way they turned out. The bad news is I don't think trying to do touch up on the blower is going to turn out the way I want it to, so I may have to pull it back off and repaint it. But we'll see......anyway here they are....


Full shot....




No more bracket...








Where everything went to.....







And.......while I was out there I snapped this....

[05Saleen]

Nice job. Looks great Kevin.

[Magoo]

Thanks Morey!!!!

[Jeff]

Wow that looks so much better ! Ford should have done that from the factory to clean up under the hood .

[Magoo]

I know it's always bothered me how messy it is under the hood of these cars. There's still a ton of wiring and lines that drive me crazy, but those were the biggest eye sore I think....

[clubracergt1]

Got a present for you, Kevin:

(Hopefully the pics come over without being logged into Ford)

Originally Posted by Ford shop manual

SECTION 501-16: Wipers and Washers 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Procedure revision date: 06/27/2002

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Mounting Arm and Pivot Shaft Printable View (94 KB)
Removal

Park the windshield wipers in the full upright position. This will allow for easy access to the retaining clip on the wiper motor output shaft.





Remove the cowl top vent panels.
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Disconnect the mounting arm and pivot shaft linkage from the wiper motor output shaft.
Remove the clip.
Disconnect the mounting arm and pivot shaft linkage from the wiper motor output shaft.


NOTE: It is necessary to lower the hood to remove the mounting arm and pivot shaft.



Remove the mounting arm and pivot shaft.
Remove the bolts.
Remove the mounting arm and pivot shaft through the RH cowl chamber opening.

I figured that you didn't want the install procedure, so I took that out.

[LXtasy]

Looks real good Kevin.

[Magoo]

LOL, thanks dude but that wiper motor is staying where it is......

[Magoo]

LOL, thanks dude but that wiper motor is staying where it is......

[LXtasy]

WOw, double posting to get the message across. Are you leaving the wiper motor kevin? lol