Good Way to Keep Your Engine Clean
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Burning Brakes
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From: BowlingGreen KY
Good Way to Keep Your Engine Clean
I installed these dust shields from Ecklers a couple of weeks ago. Since they have been installed, I have noticed that hardly any dirt or dust has accumulated on my engine or in the engine bay. I highly recomend them, they are very good quality material. FYI
Le Mans Master
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From: "Atlanta" Ga.
Re: Good Way to Keep Your Engine Clean (KYVette90)
Hey
Nice job. I have looked at those myself but wondered if they would make the car run hotter during our steamy Atlanta summers??? what do you think?
Gonzo
Nice job. I have looked at those myself but wondered if they would make the car run hotter during our steamy Atlanta summers??? what do you think?
Gonzo
Burning Brakes
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From: Jupiter Florida
Re: Good Way to Keep Your Engine Clean (KYVette90)
Good idea. Dirt in the flux capacitor might prevent you from leaving those cool flaming tire marks. :lol:
Actually those things would come in handy here in the land of 10000 types of filth. I'm on it. :yesnod:
Actually those things would come in handy here in the land of 10000 types of filth. I'm on it. :yesnod:
Burning Brakes
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From: San Diego CA
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Re: Good Way to Keep Your Engine Clean (KYVette90)
KYVette,
I've got a set of them that I bought from Ecklers, but I havent been able to make them fit. They sent me two of the same exact pattern. Were yours like this?
[Modified by 365ZUM, 7:31 PM 3/7/2002]
I've got a set of them that I bought from Ecklers, but I havent been able to make them fit. They sent me two of the same exact pattern. Were yours like this?
[Modified by 365ZUM, 7:31 PM 3/7/2002]
Burning Brakes
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From: Jupiter Florida
Re: Good Way to Keep Your Engine Clean (Glock'94)
I would think they do.
Any thoughts?
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From: Sun City West Az
Re: Good Way to Keep Your Engine Clean (red-y)
I have a set of them on my '92 for about 4 yrs now (bought from MAD) ...the extra heat on the front brakes was solved by running a new front valence equipped with air holes ....ran 4" tubing from the airdam to the back of the calipers...this airdam and tubing is also sold by MAD....I lived at 5000' elevation in northen Cal...and the brakes stayed very cool in all the mountain driving / braking...hopes this helps...and no, I don't work for MAD :D
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Burning Brakes
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From: BowlingGreen KY
Re: Good Way to Keep Your Engine Clean (ittlfly)
I don't know if they are the same for both sides or not, I would think you just flip one around and it should fit. And I really think you guys are worrying over nothing. They will not cause any heat problems. And unless you are racing your corvette you really don't need to be concerned with heat build up in your brakes. The holes they cover up were not designed for heat disipation.
Team Owner
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From: Dallas TX
Re: Good Way to Keep Your Engine Clean (KYVette90)
I'm leaving those off my list ... just my opinion, but I don't like sealing in the engine at all. I know that when my fans run, I can feel hot air being pushed out from through that area.. .I would think it would make a difference.
[Modified by Glock'94, 2:12 AM 3/8/2002]
[Modified by Glock'94, 2:12 AM 3/8/2002]
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Instead of using the kit sold by the catalog guys, I'm going to Home Depot to buy a roll of regular window screen and cut to fit. That should help keep something out w/o trapping in the engine heat. If it works fine, if not then I know I only spent a few bucks to try it. :cheers:
