is this ok ??
29 June 2005, 09:44 PM
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is this ok ??
i have taken the covers of the underside of my bonnet vents,only thing is that the battery is underneath,will the rain water get into the battery acid and make it overflow ???
29 June 2005, 09:51 PM
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in answer to your question.. batteries are sealed. but the covers are there for a reason. why take them off just so you can see the engine? FFS, just open the bladdy bonnet!
29 June 2005, 10:00 PM
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what is the point of haveing bonnet vents and not useing them ????
increases the air flow through the rad/front and helps keep things cool !!!
all the early models/imports have them as std
the battery top up covers have got rubber seals on so should be ok ??
increases the air flow through the rad/front and helps keep things cool !!!
all the early models/imports have them as std
the battery top up covers have got rubber seals on so should be ok ??
29 June 2005, 10:08 PM
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yes, maybe so. but all the newer models have them. must be a good reason why, s'all i'm saying. must provide more protection for the engine and such. your battery should be totally airtight, so should be ok tho.
if not, i'm sure someone else will tell you i'm wrong.(blame the boyf)
if not, i'm sure someone else will tell you i'm wrong.(blame the boyf)
Originally Posted by scott.w
what is the point of haveing bonnet vents and not useing them ????
increases the air flow through the rad/front and helps keep things cool !!!
all the early models/imports have them as std
the battery top up covers have got rubber seals on so should be ok ??
increases the air flow through the rad/front and helps keep things cool !!!
all the early models/imports have them as std
the battery top up covers have got rubber seals on so should be ok ??
29 June 2005, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by scott.w
i have taken the covers of the underside of my bonnet vents,only thing is that the battery is underneath,will the rain water get into the battery acid and make it overflow ???
If you're serious you shouldn't be allowed near a car. If you're joking, nice one - you'll get a few biters on here
As for the cosmetic/performance issues of taking the covers out. You'll soon find out what happens the first time it rains.
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29 June 2005, 10:36 PM
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only mentioned about battery acid because i had an escort mk3/4 and were the battery is,they are renowend for this problem,causig the acid to rot through the bulk head !!
think i'll put em back on
think i'll put em back on
29 June 2005, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by scott.w
only mentioned about battery acid because i had an escort mk3/4 and were the battery is,they are renowend for this problem,causig the acid to rot through the bulk head !!
think i'll put em back on
think i'll put em back on
Apologies for sounding sarcastic but your post came across as a wind-up.
29 June 2005, 11:58 PM
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Removing the vents is a big no no if you have an induction kit fitted. As you drive, all the hot air from the engine bay gets dragged straight past the filter
30 June 2005, 12:03 AM
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Removing those covers has been identified as a major contributor to dramatic MAF Sensor failure and therefore Engine Piston Number 3 Melt-Down and a £3000 Engine Rebuild!! 
It happens within seconds ..... only a CockLink can save you now!!
With a CockLink installed you can leave them off, remove the battery completely, drain the engine of all fluids, remove the road wheels and all will still be A1 OK!!
Pete
It happens within seconds ..... only a CockLink can save you now!!
With a CockLink installed you can leave them off, remove the battery completely, drain the engine of all fluids, remove the road wheels and all will still be A1 OK!!
Pete
Trust you Pete 
30 June 2005, 10:03 AM
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I have removed the one on the drivers side. Left the other one as its above the battery and electrical connections.
Should be noted that I run a CAK and if you're running an induction, the filter temps may increase during standstill as the vent can cause a chiminey effect, drawing air towards the filter side of then engine.
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Should be noted that I run a CAK and if you're running an induction, the filter temps may increase during standstill as the vent can cause a chiminey effect, drawing air towards the filter side of then engine.
Bob
30 June 2005, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Removing those covers has been identified as a major contributor to dramatic MAF Sensor failure and therefore Engine Piston Number 3 Melt-Down and a £3000 Engine Rebuild!!
It happens within seconds ..... only a CockLink can save you now!!
With a CockLink installed you can leave them off, remove the battery completely, drain the engine of all fluids, remove the road wheels and all will still be A1 OK!!
Pete
It happens within seconds ..... only a CockLink can save you now!!
With a CockLink installed you can leave them off, remove the battery completely, drain the engine of all fluids, remove the road wheels and all will still be A1 OK!!
Pete 
30 June 2005, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Removing those covers has been identified as a major contributor to dramatic MAF Sensor failure and therefore Engine Piston Number 3 Melt-Down and a £3000 Engine Rebuild!!
It happens within seconds ..... only a CockLink can save you now!!
With a CockLink installed you can leave them off, remove the battery completely, drain the engine of all fluids, remove the road wheels and all will still be A1 OK!!
Pete
It happens within seconds ..... only a CockLink can save you now!!
With a CockLink installed you can leave them off, remove the battery completely, drain the engine of all fluids, remove the road wheels and all will still be A1 OK!!
Pete
30 June 2005, 11:38 PM
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how can you tell if your maf has failed ?? b4 it costs me an engine !! is there away to check it ??
If you have any concerns about it i would change it for peace of mind. I changed mine 2 years back due to mine "failing" and i will be sticking another on this year for my own peace of mind
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Originally Posted by peachy wrx
apparently taking the vents off makes your engine run much hotter than normal! why........i dont know!
Que PS Lewis (aka Worthers)