Radiator grille?

[nick_k_wilson]

Hello all

I've just cleaned about a kilo of assorted crap - mostly decayed leaves - from in front of the two 'side' radiators - the ones in front of the front wheels. I wonder if there is an unobtrusive grille available?

Also, I haven't been able to get it all out with just my hands. Would it be safe to jet wash the rest of it out?

Cheers, Nick

(I forgot to mention, it's a 996).

[Trev450]

A good vacuum cleaner is a safer option than a pressure washer.

[Diesel130]

Do a search here or on pcgb forum. there are a number of people who have done a diy fix with some wire mesh who have detailed the process.

[nick_k_wilson]

Trev450 said:

A good vacuum cleaner is a safer option than a pressure washer.

I guess it would be. But what remains is 'mud' - probably decayed leaves - damp and wedged in. I don't recon a vacuum would shift it. Maybe low pressure from a garden hose would better.

Cheers, Nick

[nick_k_wilson]

Diesel130 said:

Do a search here or on pcgb forum. there are a number of people who have done a diy fix with some wire mesh who have detailed the process.

Thanks. I did try a search but got nothing for "Porsche blocked radiator". I'll give "Porsche DIY grille" a go.

Cheers, NIck

[Homer J]

Diesel130 said:

Do a search here or on pcgb forum. there are a number of people who have done a diy fix with some wire mesh who have detailed the process.

What he said

These a great thread out there somewhere, loads of pics.

I had some fitted by SCOM about 12 months ago when I had new rads fitted. They've been great. After a good drive over the moors, get back and pick bits out of the mesh that would normally lodged between your rads.

[F3RNANDO]

Take bumper off. No matter what you think you have removed its probably only half what is in there.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[spinone]

Zunsport sell grilles for the 996 and 997 http://www.zunsport.co.uk/shop.asp?c=18

[jonamv8]

I did the job for about £30 all in, bit of messing around taking bumper off and comments above are correct, you will still have loads of crap in there.

[Barry Ashcroft]

spinone said:

Zunsport sell grilles for the 996 and 997 http://www.zunsport.co.uk/shop.asp?c=18

You would have to be on drugs to pay £144 quid for those

[pete.g]

I used a compressed air lance to blow all the debris out before fitting the Zunsport grilles. I think I paid £120 for them - there's a discount code that's pretty easy to find.

They are a doddle to fit, though I've just used a fine black cable tie to secure them, rather than the self tapping screw they provide. They look good and fit well.