afternoon all,

once again another query if i may,( thanks for all the previous answers)...

the two vents on the bonnet either side of the main intake have a solid plastic kind of plate under the grilled surface. is this supposed to be here and is it removeable?

a mate of mine said on an old cosworth he had it had the same kind of thing and he left them in in the winter and took them out in the summer.

is this the idea or are they just supposed to stay there?

any info greatfully received.

cheers

 

As far as I know they're supposed to stay there and prevent rain, leaves, pheasants and pedestrians from getting lost in your engine bay. Some people remove the driver's side vent if they have an induction kit fitted, some add a mini scoop to this as well to improve airflow. I think they're easy to remove.

 

I would leave them there.

There was a thread a while ago discussing this and it was concluded that removing them increased under bonner temperature, as the cold air entering at the front of the car just gets ducted out of the vent and does not pass over the entire engine to conduct away the heat.

Try this http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/search.php?

Richard

 

I think you have problems with water getting in the elctrics if you remove them.

I had a similar problem on my old Renault 19 16v, water would be forced into the scoop which would then collect in the spark plug wells which are about 12" deep, eventually the plugwells would fill up and the engine die on you (always whilst raining)

 

nice one guys, i do have an induction kit but the old air intake flow comes in right next to it so no probs so far.

the other points all make sense, sound like a case of if it aint broke dont fix it.

will peruse the other thread now.

thax again

 

I didn't bother removing mine this summer as it made no noticable difference last year. Don't bother removing the nearside blanking plate - I don't think your battery will like it and if you've a crack in (or worse still lost) your fuse box cover then wooaah boy, you're asking for trouble!

 

a small part of me is a bit dissapointed that they are just for show. will be kepping that little bit of info quiet.