formervettowner Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Any problems with water getting in the hood vents when washing or during some rain should the the car get caught in the rain. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang5 Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Any problems with water getting in the hood vents when washing or during some rain should the the car get caught in the rain. Thanks I've never had any problems per se. When I wash the car, I first open the hood and lay a large towel over the engine. Then I close the hood. Once I'm done washing I pull the towel out and finish detailing under the hood. Makes for an easier cleanup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al ellison Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 I've never had any problems per se. When I wash the car, I first open the hood and lay a large towel over the engine. Then I close the hood. Once I'm done washing I pull the towel out and finish detailing under the hood. Makes for an easier cleanup. +1 In addition to the towels, I lay a trash bag on top of the towells (cool enginge, obviously) and it acts as a tray to catch the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigo Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 +1In addition to the towels, I lay a trash bag on top of the towells (cool enginge, obviously) and it acts as a tray to catch the water. Good ideas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 No water issues here. I was concerned when I installed the CAI but the FRPP unit seals against the hood liner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlangvardt Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 I've driven my GT500 in driving rain storms and wash the car at the local car wash all the time and only get a dip of water in the engine compartment. Drive it, wash it, enjoy it, and don't worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopolishsmelling Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 yeah seems like this would be a moot point just as a question why would you lay the towel down when washing i mean the vents are there wouldnt water get in there if it was raining anyways that is of course if your shelby got caught out in the rain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mswaim Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 yeah seems like this would be a moot point just as a question why would you lay the towel down when washing i mean the vents are there wouldnt water get in there if it was raining anyways that is of course if your shelby got caught out in the rain This winter I got caught out in the rain numerous times and I also worried about it, since I too cover the engine when I wash the car. What I find is at freeway speeds no water gets in the vents since so much air is being forced out. In fact, as you drive, you can see water being blown away from the vents, actually looks kinda cool! Even when idling at a stoplight, the hot air moving out through the vents keeps water from getting into the engine bay. I have covered parking at work, so that's a plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiaCobra Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 I don't cover the engine when washing it. I simply wipe up the water that got inside the engine compartment with a different rag. I'll wipe down the underside of the hood, then the entire engine. As far as i'm concerned, that keeps things under the hood looking rather clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasShelby Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Any spraying I do from front to back and it's very little that gets in, what does gets wiped up when I clean under the hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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