Tempo L4-122 2.0L DSL (1984)
Cowl: All Technical Service Bulletins
Body Side Seam - Water Leaks
Article No. 84-15-7
WATER LEAKS - BODY SIDE SEAM
FORD 1984 ESCORT, TEMPO
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1984 LYNX, TOPAZ
A source of dynamic water leaks that shows up as wet carpeting is the body side seam at the upper cowl end. This location is extremely difficult to find
because it is hidden by the shock tower support extension coming off the front door hinge pillar. The following procedure describes how to locate this
type leak.
1.
Remove the front fender.
2.
Spray water along right (or left) front fender to hood line toward windshield in the area of the cowl seams.
3.
By feel locate and seal the seams under the fender to shock tower extension.
4.
Recheck for leaks.
5.
Replace front fender.
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