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Hood Louvers
I have noticed some people here using LeBaron vents on their hoods, and I have seen some louvered panels available from the aftermarket. I have access to a louver press and am considering venting the hood. My question is if anyone who has done any of these has run into any issues with water getting into the engine compartment? Are there any areas that should not get wet, or any precautions to consider?
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I have noticed some people here using LeBaron vents on their hoods, and I have seen some louvered panels available from the aftermarket. I have access to a louver press and am considering venting the hood. My question is if anyone who has done any of these has run into any issues with water getting into the engine compartment? Are there any areas that should not get wet, or any precautions to consider?
Thanks, Doug
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Way better than installing aftermarket. Wish I could have mine pressed in. I have them and never an issue. When I wash it I try not to direct water in the wrong direction is all. As for rain and weather never any at all.
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Water gets into the engine compartment every time you drive on a wet road. As long as you keep your electrical connectors greased, water won't be a problem. If you are worried about it, make a trough to direct the water to the sides or back of the engine bay. Just lower it so there's a small gap for hot air to escape.
As for the usefulness of louvres, they won't affect your temperature gauge because they don't affect your coolant temperature. They will, however, lower the underhood temps and prolong the life of rubber hoses, gaskets, and possibly some electronics. Also, it would look pretty sick
As for the usefulness of louvres, they won't affect your temperature gauge because they don't affect your coolant temperature. They will, however, lower the underhood temps and prolong the life of rubber hoses, gaskets, and possibly some electronics. Also, it would look pretty sick
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I have noticed some people here using LeBaron vents on their hoods, and I have seen some louvered panels available from the aftermarket. I have access to a louver press and am considering venting the hood. My question is if anyone who has done any of these has run into any issues with water getting into the engine compartment? Are there any areas that should not get wet, or any precautions to consider?
Thanks, Doug
Thanks, Doug
HEY Doug,
Just thought I'd let you know that my hood is in the mail.
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Question on dielectric grease since I've seen a lot of conflicting information.
Do people put it inside the plug on the actual connections or just basically around the plug once it's already plugged in?
I have hood vents in the mail that I'm hoping to install this weekend and want to grease everything at the same time.
Do people put it inside the plug on the actual connections or just basically around the plug once it's already plugged in?
I have hood vents in the mail that I'm hoping to install this weekend and want to grease everything at the same time.
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First I spray both connectors with contact cleaner only. Then I apply the dielectric grease liberally across the face of the female connector making sure each contact has some before connecting the two together. In fact I just did that to the wife's Blazer's 4x4 cotrol module and stopped it from blowing fuses..............................so far.
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