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Old Apr 3, 2022 | 06:33 AM
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I live in Florida and rain is always possible. Should I be concerned about water entering the engine compartment through the engine cover vents?
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Old Apr 3, 2022 | 09:52 AM
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I live in Florida and rain is always possible. Should I be concerned about water entering the engine compartment through the engine cover vents?
Ummm.....Nope!





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Old Apr 3, 2022 | 10:36 AM
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Seriously....
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If it gets rained on you're gonna have to total it, sadly.
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Old Apr 3, 2022 | 10:55 AM
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No. It is a design, not a flaw.
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Originally Posted by RedDe67
I live in Florida and rain is always possible. Should I be concerned about water entering the engine compartment through the engine cover vents?
Do you really think this is an issue? If so, I guess they shouldn't sell these cars where ever it may rain.
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Old Apr 3, 2022 | 09:51 PM
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The C7 ran from 2014 to 2019, six years. I don’t recall anyone worrying about water getting on the engine from its hood vent!



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Old Apr 3, 2022 | 11:15 PM
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never drive a nice car in the rain it could risk melting
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I doubt that the designers of the car just threw those vents in there without taking into account the water issue. Some rain is not going to hurt anything. Just drive the car and enjoy the experience.
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Wait till the E-Ray comes out....don't mix electric and water....
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If it passed the factory test, I don't think you have anything to worry about.



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