1983 ford ranger cowel vents?

[dagit1902]

Hi, on my 83 ranger I cleaned the cowel out and was deciding to leave the little rubber flaps off the ends of the cowel, I wanted to know if this was a good idea, or bad idea. just needing some insight thanks for everone's time.

 

[fyre82]

That is a rust prone area. I wouldn't think taking that out would hurt and may allow stuff to flow on through.

 

[dagit1902]

that what I was thinking too that it would let all the big stuff run out insted of sitting there just didnt know what the reason ford put them there

 

[Little_blue_B2]

I'm pretty sure I didn't replace mine when we were going over my B2...the little rubber pieces were about falling apart anyway.

 

[dagit1902]

thanks for the replies I'll just take them out just didnt want to start another place to rust