SEAC air intake grille

[dickymint]

Should there be one? as it seems to me that the coolant and oil radiators are very exposed. Have scoured all the piccies i can find but cant see one. Might fit something but not the "fly trap" thats on the 350!
Any ideas?

[2 sheds]

Yes there should be one, it doesn't take much to pierce a radiator. i can't remember the size of the mesh but its around 8mm i guess

tim

[jvaughan]

I bought a shed load of 5mm mesh from B&Q. There was enough to do the big intake on the 400SE, with plenty spare. and it only cost about £2.95 (plus its galvanised, and paintable).
I used this mesh cos it wasnt as bad as the origional mesh (blocking up very easily.) Its big enough to allow free air flow, but small enough to stop stones and road debris. Also leaves etc that do occasionally block it are broken up quickly cos the mesh is very thin.

edited due to crap spelling

>> Edited by jvaughan on Thursday 13th May 23:01

[tasmania]

Mine has a gril however on a similar vien should there be something between the bottom of the radiator and the front panel (as 350 & 400)as it strikes me that a whole load of the air from the front is spilling under the radiator and thus why the car runs okay to temperature at idle/in traffic or up to 70mph any more speed and the temp rises!
TaS

[rev-erend]

Talking of air intakes .. Mark Adams recons just
straighting the pipe from the air flow to the plenum
(no 90 degree bend) is worth 8 bhp ...

[dickymint]

rev-erend said:

Talking of air intakes .. Mark Adams recons just straighting the pipe from the air flow to the plenum (no 90 degree bend) is worth 8 bhp ...

Gotta be easier than trying to P"^ss into the oil filler !! you didnt tell me to do it from cold
My lawyer will be in touch

Enjoy the lakes Rev