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Now for those who are 'do-it-yourselfers', here's some data on an owner that did his own fixing:
"I needed a new foam seal on the cowl panel to prevent moisture. They installed Part number 5W4Z-54021A46-A. So, if it's moisture causing the problem, replace the seal for the windshield wiper motor (which is on the cowl cover in a hole (per TSB)), or as was suggested above, change the boot on the plug/coil assembly.
if it's an oil leak - replace the valve cover gasket (per TSB)."
Another owner:
"Started my Spring cleaning on the TBird today and replaced this seal myself. Wasn't really a difficult job. Just remove the "plugs" holding the cowl down and remove both wiper arms. Then snap the back of the cowl off where it's attached with four or so plastic "clips" and remove the two windshield washer hoses where they connect to the spray outlets. Now, the cowl is off!
Took off the old seal and used Tar & Bug remover to remove the adhesive residue. Pealed off the backing on the new cowl seal and affixed it. Then I reinstalled the cowl in the reverse of above."
Hope these help you!! By the way, I have a copy of that Ford letter if you need a copy, send me your email adderess Since it is not a PDF file I cannot attach it here
Now for those who are 'do-it-yourselfers', here's some data on an owner that did his own fixing:
"I needed a new foam seal on the cowl panel to prevent moisture. They installed Part number 5W4Z-54021A46-A. So, if it's moisture causing the problem, replace the seal for the windshield wiper motor (which is on the cowl cover in a hole (per TSB)), or as was suggested above, change the boot on the plug/coil assembly.
if it's an oil leak - replace the valve cover gasket (per TSB)."
Another owner:
"Started my Spring cleaning on the TBird today and replaced this seal myself. Wasn't really a difficult job. Just remove the "plugs" holding the cowl down and remove both wiper arms. Then snap the back of the cowl off where it's attached with four or so plastic "clips" and remove the two windshield washer hoses where they connect to the spray outlets. Now, the cowl is off!
Took off the old seal and used Tar & Bug remover to remove the adhesive residue. Pealed off the backing on the new cowl seal and affixed it. Then I reinstalled the cowl in the reverse of above."
Hope these help you!! By the way, I have a copy of that Ford letter if you need a copy, send me your email adderess Since it is not a PDF file I cannot attach it here