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Old 25 April 2002, 11:20 PM
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Does anyone else have the same prob as me regarding water droping through vent onto battery and corroding the brace,Is water suppose to drop through vents,ans does anyone know if it can be solved,94 wrx genuine vents,J
Old 26 April 2002, 01:29 PM
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imho the pessenger side vent should be covered as everything electrical is there dont want wet fuse box really
Old 28 April 2002, 10:56 AM
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I have the drivers side open all year around, I only open the passengerside when its really nice, but keep the blankin gplate & a spanner just in case in the car
Old 28 April 2002, 08:58 PM
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same as above, removed the plate under the one for the air intake but leave the one on for the battery.
Old 28 April 2002, 09:15 PM
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Someone reported either increased coolant or intake temps with bonnet vents presumably because of abnormal airflow.
Old 29 April 2002, 12:15 PM
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Should never have the vents open in the winter or when its raining imho, after this weekend i've put my blanking plates back in until the summer.
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