How to tighten this?


jaxgt

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Jul 12, 2006
2,817
Gents,
Not sure what these "ducts" are officially called ?
Mine are getting loose.
Any idea how best to tighten them up some?

Thanks

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I believe those are intended as brake cooling duct intakes.
 
You would have to remove the front bumper to address this issue. NOT an easy task.
 
I believe those are intended as brake cooling duct intakes.

Yes - Brake Cooling Duct Intakes:

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I think they may be accessible from the wheel wells:

Contact Rich or Denis (gtguy) or Bill Knoblock (Shadowman)
 
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I did a re-attach a while back, and have a few photos. Time consuming, but not difficult. You need a hand full of the plastic pop rivets, and plastic "christmas tree" looking things, and three plastic pieces that are mounted under the front fascia that pop into the cross section underneath - as they are a one time use item as well: all easy to get from any Ford dealer. I think in a weekend, or less, one person can do it easily. As always, lots of blue tape and something clean and soft to place the fascia on. There are 4 metal screws for each "fake" brake duct; and you may need slightly longer items to replace those no longer doing the job. http://home.comcast.net/~skatesharpening/fascai01.htm The GT Guys also make a replacement piece that is what I have which does nothing for cooling the brakes, but is rounded to channel more air into the radiator opening. I can find some photos if needed.
Good luck,
Pete S