Installing firewall pad question

[69280sl]

I am replacing my pad and am removing or disconnecting as much of the "penetrations" thru the firewall as possible to minimize cutting or slitting the new pad.

I hope someone can tell me how the hood release cable disconnects from the lock tower (The "box" with the brass thingies). I see a pin in there, but I'm afraid I won't be able to reconnect it if I disconnect it.

Also, can anyone recommend an adhesive that allows some work time but has good stickyness.

Thanks

Gus

inspectorgm

68 280sl, signal red/ beige/black softtop

[cascadia]

Gus, start by loosening the 2 nuts that stabilize the cable to the mount just outside of the tower.  Lift the cable off the mount and unclip it along its path to the firewall so you have some slack.  Then remove the 4 screws holding the assembly to the tower and pull it out to where you can get at the pin.  I believe the pin is part of an clip that attaches to the cable, push off the clip and the pin will slide right out with it.

I used a spray adhesive called Stick-It made by an outfit name blowoff.com, it worked very well.

Bob

[69280sl]

Thanks Bob.

I see "stick it" has a multi purpose adhesive and a trim adhesive. Do you recall which you used?
Also, did you by it at a retailer or on line? I would rather not wait if I can get it locally.

Thanks again, Gus

inspectorgm

68 280sl, signal red/ beige/black softtop

[ja17]

Hello Gus and Bob,

Bob, I also use "stick it" the products from these guys work well. all their products have strange names but they work well and are priced right.  I think their product are just mail order and we order by the case at work.

Gus, You can always depend on 3M products for good quality but they are pricey. When glueing plastics and most synthetics you must use a an adhesive which will resist the vapors leaching out of these products. If you do not these vapors (plasticizors) will attack the adhesive and it will fail. If the product does not specifically say that it can be used on plastics then it is probably not what you need.

3M 90 (spray adhesive), is formulated to adhere plastics. 3M 70 (spray adhesive) should not be used on plastics. You should be able to find both of these at Lowes or Home Depot. Look for a black airesol can.

I believe "Stick It" is also formulated for plastics and is about half the price of the 3M but harder to find.

Yes Bob is correct, the pin is part of a sprig clip which snaps around the cable end and pins the cable (no tools required).

Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio

[cascadia]

I think the Stick-It product was actually labelled "web spray adhesive", I just happened to to come across it at an oddball industrial hose supply store and thought I'd give it a try.  I agree about the 3M products, they're always good,  I found this product to work as well but at a much better price.
Bob