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Old Aug 26, 2020 | 05:06 PM
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I wanted to protect the a/c condenser and radiator from road debris and used a section of rain gutter screen. I bought the screen at Home Depot and cut to length so that it slid under the nose on both left and right sides and notched the front edge so it would slide under the washers of the 7 mm mounting screws. It fits tight and it does leave about an inch at the rear edge open just above the air dam. I’d say that it covers about 95% of that large opening that acts as a vacuum cleaner. FWIW guys.


Tucked in on right side

Notched and caught under washers

Tucked in on left side

The lip isn’t necessary but I worked with it

A screen 7” wide and flat would be ideal and cover the entire opening
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Old Aug 26, 2020 | 05:16 PM
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Nice job! Thanks for sharing. That seems like it will do a good job of keeping larger debris out. I might be a bit concerned that it could reduce air flow. Did you notice any difference in coolant temp?
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Old Aug 26, 2020 | 05:21 PM
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Good idea, thanks for sharing.
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Old Aug 26, 2020 | 05:35 PM
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I did the same on my 04 vert and saw no difference in temperatures. I had that screen on for 9 years.
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Old Aug 27, 2020 | 10:53 AM
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I did the flip-tie on mine - and last time I changed the filter I put a piece of screen into the housing and then put the filter in...
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Old Aug 30, 2020 | 05:07 PM
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Thanks for posting up such a great improvement with pics. Will have to do that to mine.
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Good little project
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Old Aug 31, 2020 | 03:13 AM
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I just saw a commercial part to screen off that area for 39 dollars, and the screen looked to be the same density. Well played sir.
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Looks like you did a very good job and it should keep debris out of the radiator area.
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I need to do this. My radiator was pretty packed with grass clippings. I got most of them out with a hose, but didn't feel like taking the whole assembly apart to get all of it. Maybe when I upgrade the radiator.
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