I believe there are holes in the subframe and the bottom of the front panel has holes where brackets on the cover screw into.
General 500 under engine cover
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General 500 under engine cover
I believe there are holes in the subframe and the bottom of the front panel has holes where brackets on the cover screw into.
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metal cover came today and surprisingly it was quite an easy fit! unfortunately when I started the car I was getting some vibrations....
every bolt was tighter than tight so was at a loss!
crawled under car again with my torch as spotted a exhaust bracket that as fitted when my flexi was replaced is touching the metal.....
sooooo had to remove it again till I can go get some washers im going to try and drop the cover just enough so the exhaust bracket is not touching....and hopefully that will solve the problem.... if not?!!!!
every bolt was tighter than tight so was at a loss!
crawled under car again with my torch as spotted a exhaust bracket that as fitted when my flexi was replaced is touching the metal.....
sooooo had to remove it again till I can go get some washers im going to try and drop the cover just enough so the exhaust bracket is not touching....and hopefully that will solve the problem.... if not?!!!!
You could always use some fiber glass mat between the two?metal cover came today and surprisingly it was quite an easy fit! unfortunately when I started the car I was getting some vibrations....
every bolt was tighter than tight so was at a loss!
crawled under car again with my torch as spotted a exhaust bracket that as fitted when my flexi was replaced is touching the metal.....
sooooo had to remove it again till I can go get some washers im going to try and drop the cover just enough so the exhaust bracket is not touching....and hopefully that will solve the problem.... if not?!!!!
Think plumbers heat shield mat used when you have the blow torch out and need to protect the surrounding area?
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maybe but I think it would still be a problem and I don't want to risk any sort of damage to the exhaust pipe ect…
they obviously don't take into account the joining bracket (if you have had exhaust work) when fabricating the cover
maybe but I think it would still be a problem and I don't want to risk any sort of damage to the exhaust pipe ect…
they obviously don't take into account the joining bracket (if you have had exhaust work) when fabricating the covernot sure if I can loosen the bracket and rotate then tighten back up?? failing that its back to the washers idea! only need a tiny bit of space to stop bracket touching
Is that the exhaust clamp? if need be cut it off and replace turned round?
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yes its the clamp where they joined the new exhaust flexi to the cat pipe can you not move that? if it has to be cut off and replaced ill prob just try the washers
Should be able to unbolt it and spin it around if it's quite new assuming there space to log it around anywayyes its the clamp where they joined the new exhaust flexi to the cat pipe can you not move that? if it has to be cut off and replaced ill prob just try the washers
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yes its only 2 months old, ill give that a try in the morning! all being well I can spin it enough tighten and hopefully it wont touch the cover
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How heavy is the cover ? The plastic ones are bad enough to hold up until at least 2 screws are in.
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It’s quite heavy! I had to shimmy on my back then pull the cover over myself like a blanket!! Hold it up with one hand and hand tight each bolt
But hey if I can do it anyone can!!
Just got to tackle the bracket in the morning then hopefully good to go
I have to say the cover is very good quality!!
I’d be wary of reducing the airflow though the engine bay with a cover unless it had good outflow at the right places.
The twinair gets one due to its noise, the 1.2 doesn’t need it.
Though ultimately Fiat add gadgets and remove things like speakers and underbonnet insulation based on cost so it would be interesting to see whether you get issues during the summer but I guess like cars of old you could fit it in the winter like the old radiator covers.
The twinair gets one due to its noise, the 1.2 doesn’t need it.
Though ultimately Fiat add gadgets and remove things like speakers and underbonnet insulation based on cost so it would be interesting to see whether you get issues during the summer but I guess like cars of old you could fit it in the winter like the old radiator covers.
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very good point! I never thought of the temp... I guess ill monitor and see if anything changes ie engine temp
though like you mentioned prob summer! I do have the plastic one though... maybe that could be my summer one as its not so comprehensive
its not so hard removing the metal cover just 4 bolts the brackets stay in place!
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Managed to rotate the clamp slightly... not much room due to sump so could only move it a fraction luckily just enough!! It’s no longer touching the guard so no
vibration as per pic you can see where the clamp was on the guard!
vibration as per pic you can see where the clamp was on the guard!
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Actually udertrays can lower the heat apparently, I’m led to believe that if done properly it causes a tunnel effect to the air flow forcing more air through the radiator in turn a better cooling effect.
Out of interest, is the clamp at the front off the gearbox/engine still in one piece, that supports the down pipe ours had rusted clean away had to make a new one, it helps stop stressing the cat etc.
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What does it look like? I didn’t see another clamp in that location!? Would it be near the cat or am I in the wrong area?
Yes that’s true, if they’re in the right place. No way of knowing if you fit one that’s aftermarket without checking pressure gauges in the right places and you can end up with too much cooling. That’s why some modern cars have the active shutters over the radiator.
I just stuck to a fluid coating on the sump and rear suspension.
Saved me over thinking it ?
Aye indeed. By the photos I don’t think there will be a problem, hard to tell as they are dark, but it looks like plenty of space either side of the tray. Heat has never been a problem up here...
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It’s basically a flat tray it only curves up at the front end (bumper) there is space either sideAye indeed. By the photos I don’t think there will be a problem, hard to tell as they are dark, but it looks like plenty of space either side of the tray. Heat has never been a problem up here...
