Inner Fender to Firewall Seam

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Inner Fender to Firewall Seam

Post by RS23U1E » Mon May 16, 2011 12:30 pm

As I was finishing up sanding / priming my engine compartment, I noticed that on both sides, the inner fender lip is cracked and slightly separated where it connects to the firewall.

The pictures I posted are where the passenger side firewall meets the inner fender (with hood hinges removed). While I know it shouldn't be cracked, I am wondering if this gap is within 'normal' tolerances, or if I need to get this tacked back together.

Has anyone come across this? What should this seam look like?

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Re: Inner Fender to Firewall Seam

Post by SureGrip » Mon May 16, 2011 9:53 pm

Without going out and looking at mine, it's hard to say, but that seam usually is filled with seam sealer, then painted.
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Re: Inner Fender to Firewall Seam

Post by beep beep guy » Mon May 30, 2011 6:44 am

mine is the same
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