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Stock Underbonnet Max Temp?

Old Feb 13, 2022 | 07:48 AM
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Hi, I was thinking of 3D printing some spacers for my radiator (it's zip tied to the condensor right now) but the highest temp filament I can find would make a part that could start to bend at 235F. Do you reckon that'll be OK under an XJ hood or should I just go with bending metal?
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Old Feb 13, 2022 | 01:22 PM
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I used carbon fiber petg filament for a coil mounted to the AC compressor. It held up for a while but the summer temps made it warp. The coil mount was moved to the coolant overflow bottle after that.
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Old Feb 14, 2022 | 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Cummins93
I used carbon fiber petg filament for a coil mounted to the AC compressor. It held up for a while but the summer temps made it warp. The coil mount was moved to the coolant overflow bottle after that.
Interesting! That's tough stuff mechanically, but seems to have a relatively low deflection temp.

I guess the only real answer here is to give it a go
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