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Old Apr 25, 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
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Old Apr 26, 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
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Old Apr 28, 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
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Old Apr 28, 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.
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Old Apr 28, 2002 | 09:15 PM
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Someone reported either increased coolant or intake temps with bonnet vents presumably because of abnormal airflow.
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Old Apr 29, 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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