Still hot after 3 hours???

[jamesuk28]

Hi i drove my '93 chim earlier today for about 1 hour. I have just lifted the bonnet (3 hours after I turned car off) and the engine is still very warm. Not red hot but you could not leave your hand on the plenum for more than about 3 - 5 seconds. Car is parked in a very large garage. Does this sound right to you lot?

[.Mark]

Don't think I've left mine for more than 3 hours without driving it???

TBH I wouldn't be surprised, the heat generated under there on days like this is horrific, also the GRP being such a good insulator will have the effect of keeping things nice and hot.

[iandbeech]

Not a problem - our Chimaera is housed in a single garage and it amazes me how the garage becomes a "hot house" for ages after parking up

[Trefor]

GRP doesnt conduct heat like steel, hence the need for bonnet vents. Thus the heat won't be able to escape - bit like leaving the oven door closed.

[Ribol]

If I pull into the garage after a bit of a drive on a hot day I leave the bonnet up for everything to cool down quicker. No need to cook everything under there just for the sake of it.

Ivan

[jamesuk28]

Thanks again guys, you have set my mind at rest. I knew GRP was a great insulater but that takes the piss. These cars never cease to amaze me, I have nearly sold it 3 times now, but every time I drive it (and nothing goes wrong) I can't help love it again.