hood vents and other ideas....
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From: Gilbert, AZ
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Each to their own but I sure as hell wouldn't want water/snow/ice pouring straight down into my engine compartment. There are to many electrical connections in there not to have them covered.
Does water splash up there at times, sure but not as much as you think. There are much better vents that protect from the moisture entering and let it drain to the sides.
Does water splash up there at times, sure but not as much as you think. There are much better vents that protect from the moisture entering and let it drain to the sides.
You can power wash it if you stay off electrical, and rubber so you do not cut them with pressure.
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From: Ross Vegas, Ga
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 w/ tupy head
I've had homemade hood vents on mine for almost two years no water problems. I will say if anyone goes cutting on there hood with a angle grinder cover the windshield cause the sparks burn pits into glass.
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From: s.jersey
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
that thing will take a ton of work to get anywhere near straight enough to look good.. cool idea though.
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From: Purcellville, Virginia
Year: '95
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
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From: Monett, MO.
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
No it gets muddy as hell all to often, I power wash it at home then blow what I can of the water off with a wand connected to my 80 gal. 6 hp. compressor. I hate working on things that are dirty.
I have had mine under water more than I care to admit going back to the mid 80's with 4wd PU's and water crossings checking cattle and did the same. It wares on the electrical connections as you pointed out among others, but to do it by choice I would not on a daily basis.
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From: Illinois
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: L6 4.0
Rain and water is not good at all in the engine bay****
I installed labaren hood vents myself on my Jeep. It can be done, but only if you do it right. Your electrical sensors MUST be covered up. Mainly the TPS and IAC sensor but also water on the coilpacks and block can cause shorts to the sparkplug and cause misfires. I know this from experience...I have had car washes ruin my TPS, as well as rain. Snow usually melts off from engine heat but still isn't good for anything. On mine I made a custom bracket to divert the water around the IAC and TPS. Pics below
The sheet metal rain guard was later painted to prevent rusting
I installed labaren hood vents myself on my Jeep. It can be done, but only if you do it right. Your electrical sensors MUST be covered up. Mainly the TPS and IAC sensor but also water on the coilpacks and block can cause shorts to the sparkplug and cause misfires. I know this from experience...I have had car washes ruin my TPS, as well as rain. Snow usually melts off from engine heat but still isn't good for anything. On mine I made a custom bracket to divert the water around the IAC and TPS. Pics below
The sheet metal rain guard was later painted to prevent rusting
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