Debris Screen
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Debris Screen
I'd like to add a debris screen across the radiator opening. The reason for this is that I now have an oil cooler sitting in there. The idea of something nailing the cooler (however remote) is not appealing.
Anyway....Has anyone done this? Do you have pics you can post or e-mail? My main concern is being able to mount the screen without needing to permanently modify the front bumper cover.
Here is a pic of the cooler I want to protect (this was prior to reinstallation of the radiator shroud):
This pic from above give you an idea of what opening I would like to address with the debris screen:
Anyway....Has anyone done this? Do you have pics you can post or e-mail? My main concern is being able to mount the screen without needing to permanently modify the front bumper cover.
Here is a pic of the cooler I want to protect (this was prior to reinstallation of the radiator shroud):
This pic from above give you an idea of what opening I would like to address with the debris screen:
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Originally Posted by 96GS#007
I'd like to add a debris screen across the radiator opening. The reason for this is that I now have an oil cooler sitting in there. The idea of something nailing the cooler (however remote) is not appealing.
Anyway....Has anyone done this? Do you have pics you can post or e-mail? My main concern is being able to mount the screen without needing to permanently modify the front bumper cover.
Here is a pic of the cooler I want to protect (this was prior to reinstallation of the radiator shroud):
This pic from above give you an idea of what opening I would like to address with the debris screen:
Anyway....Has anyone done this? Do you have pics you can post or e-mail? My main concern is being able to mount the screen without needing to permanently modify the front bumper cover.
Here is a pic of the cooler I want to protect (this was prior to reinstallation of the radiator shroud):
This pic from above give you an idea of what opening I would like to address with the debris screen:
All the major suppliers have a " screen" that is a piece of radiused expanded metal that blocks the opening to the radiator.
One of these may work for you, it will depend on the radius you are trying to cover.
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I went to Home Depot, & bought the curved sections of mesh screening that they sell for the rain gutters. It was cheap, looks good, & worked fine for my `87 
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Originally Posted by kenv
I went to Home Depot, & bought the curved sections of mesh screening that they sell for the rain gutters. It was cheap, looks good, & worked fine for my `87
How did you attach it to the front bumper cover? My '96 doesn't have any screws/bolts readily available to use as mounting points. Does yours? For the lower mounting, I'll use the bolts that secure the front spoiler.
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Originally Posted by kenv
I went to Home Depot, & bought the curved sections of mesh screening that they sell for the rain gutters. It was cheap, looks good, & worked fine for my `87
Exactly what I did and it works great. A few zip ties and the job was done!I used 4 zip ties. 2 at the bottom corners (drilled 2 holes in the air dam at the edges) and top and bottom of the center brace.
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Originally Posted by kenv
I went to Home Depot, & bought the curved sections of mesh screening that they sell for the rain gutters. It was cheap, looks good, & worked fine for my `87
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I was running 230-240 degree oil temps this weekend at the drag strip. I decided not to autox any this weekend after that. How much cooler are you running with that oil cooler? Will it run too cool in the winter with that oil cooler?
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Originally Posted by Wildcat1
I was running 230-240 degree oil temps this weekend at the drag strip. I decided not to autox any this weekend after that. How much cooler are you running with that oil cooler? Will it run too cool in the winter with that oil cooler?
As far as the winter....I have a MOCAL 180* oil thermostat that's plumbed into the system as well. Here's a pic of the thermostat during the install...
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Originally Posted by Wildcat1
I was running 230-240 degree oil temps this weekend at the drag strip. I decided not to autox any this weekend after that.
Maybe I should have followed this thread and jumped on earlier. I can understand the concern for an expensive cooler. I also share the concern for losing all the engine oil from a damaged cooler. I can see where a trash guard will keep debris from clogging the space between the condensor and the radiator, but how many holes have you had to patch in your condensor? I think the comment,"however remote" tells the story. In any case, good luck, and...
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From: Rolla Mo
Originally Posted by kenv
I went to Home Depot, & bought the curved sections of mesh screening that they sell for the rain gutters. It was cheap, looks good, & worked fine for my `87
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