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Old Aug 30, 2021 | 03:05 PM
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Has anyone heard or know of a product that someone created or sells that blocks the engine vents for washing?
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Old Aug 30, 2021 | 03:17 PM
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And raining?
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Old Aug 30, 2021 | 04:13 PM
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I saw someone selling them a while back .. They were asking about $300 for a pair..... I use a couple of Sham-Wows. ..
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I thought about this and it seems like someone who owns a 3d printer could do this easliy.
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3d printing would be an option. Depends on the size of the vents and printer bed size.

Honestly when I get mine I'll probably just cover with a towel on the outside, or drape a couple of towels across the engine on the inside.

If I was super gung-ho about some sort of insert, I would just line the vents with several layers of thicker plastic (like paint drop cloth) and then pour some expanding foam into it to make a molded insert.
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Old Aug 31, 2021 | 04:12 AM
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I’m thinking other mid engine car owners have been dealing with this for ages. Maybe just throw some towels down either over the vents or underneath the vents. Anyone here a longtime Ferrari owner and can suggest what he or she has been using?






Same for Lamborghini owners…




And even Ford GT owners…



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