- First Name
- Scott
- Joined
- Jan 28, 2024
- Threads
- 2
- Messages
- 33
- Reaction score
- 43
- Location
- Leonardtown, Maryland
- Vehicle(s)
- 1955 TBird, 1971 GTO, 2004 Chopper, 2016 Indian
- Your Bronco Model
- Black Diamond
- Thread starter
- #31
Reid,
After the first replacement installation, and rising temperatures, while still at the dealership, the gap occurred again. The dealership then modified the "first" replacement new cowl cover fastener hole(s) on each side (widened) - to widen the distance (and tighten) the cover at the base of the windshield along that mounting arc. The side mirror covers on either side however still limited the movement of the cowl cover. When the dealership widened the existing cowl cover mounting holes, the cowl cover fitment at the base of the windshield improved but was not completely resolved. I suggested that they mount a cowl cover from a new Bronco parked on the sales lot. They did. that cover was not otherwise modified, and and remains on my Bronco. That cowl cover too/also moves away from the base of the windshield when the temperature increases. It also moves 'back' to the base of the windshield when the temperatures decrease. You are correct, modification of the two mounting holes does help but does not entirely correct the design issue. I believe several factory engineered adjustments would solve the current situation. Those adjustments could include obviously, complete redesign of the cowl cover (ribs from the front of the cover to the base of the windshield and/or an inflexible mounting strip - separate from the cover - that the cover could mount to along the base of the windshield); and reengineering also could be considered for the mounting positions of the side mirrors to provide additional space for the cowl cover. Again, I would encourage any other owners to examine their cowl covers during higher temperatures and add their observations to this thread; or not.
After the first replacement installation, and rising temperatures, while still at the dealership, the gap occurred again. The dealership then modified the "first" replacement new cowl cover fastener hole(s) on each side (widened) - to widen the distance (and tighten) the cover at the base of the windshield along that mounting arc. The side mirror covers on either side however still limited the movement of the cowl cover. When the dealership widened the existing cowl cover mounting holes, the cowl cover fitment at the base of the windshield improved but was not completely resolved. I suggested that they mount a cowl cover from a new Bronco parked on the sales lot. They did. that cover was not otherwise modified, and and remains on my Bronco. That cowl cover too/also moves away from the base of the windshield when the temperature increases. It also moves 'back' to the base of the windshield when the temperatures decrease. You are correct, modification of the two mounting holes does help but does not entirely correct the design issue. I believe several factory engineered adjustments would solve the current situation. Those adjustments could include obviously, complete redesign of the cowl cover (ribs from the front of the cover to the base of the windshield and/or an inflexible mounting strip - separate from the cover - that the cover could mount to along the base of the windshield); and reengineering also could be considered for the mounting positions of the side mirrors to provide additional space for the cowl cover. Again, I would encourage any other owners to examine their cowl covers during higher temperatures and add their observations to this thread; or not.
Sponsored