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> Running a 914 without an engine lid
Greg Bell
post Jul 30 2006, 08:04 AM
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Guys,

Is it basically safe to run your 914 without the lid? My lid is busted and I want to drive it with the lid removed for a little bit.
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Tobra
post Jul 30 2006, 08:18 AM
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Unless it is raining or something it would be fine, a GT lid is essentially just a grill there, so I can't imagine it would have any adverse effect on airflow
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post Jul 30 2006, 02:18 PM
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QUOTE(Tobra @ Jul 30 2006, 07:18 AM) *

Unless it is raining

why? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

i've been running the GT lid, which is essentially just some open mesh, for some 5 years now, including a few drives in heavy rain.
every time i wash the car, i pressurewash (not full blast, mind you) the top of the engine and the engine comp ...

as long as you make sure all the stuff is there, like a cover for the relay board, air-box etc., rainwater from the top won't do you any harm ...
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Greg Bell   Running a 914 without an engine lid   Jul 30 2006, 08:04 AM
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