................. Now, going back to my original post, what I'm looking for is feedback on what people have done
Did you like what you put in?
Not particularly ... I just fitted 1/2" spacers to the hood hinges and fitted a larger firewall seal between the hinges ... leaving the raised, hood corner area open - as vents.
yep ... as expected ... it vents quite well at slow and fast speeds ... rather than just at low speeds and
maybe a littlle bit at higher speeds ... as is the case with rear, centrally mounted, hood "vents".
... and I didnt have to second guess any water/sensor issue possibilities.
Piece of cake ... No raping of the hood, No repainting, no fab work, no scrounging JY for old worn out bits or paying exorbitant prices for bits of slotted tin.
Do you like the way it looked afterward?
Not particularly ... it looks like I bumped into a tree at 20mph .. :laugh:
but it works ..
What would you recommend?
Whatever vent arrangement suits
your driving requirements ... after you ensure the cooling system is in A1 condition for your needs.
Would you do it the same way again given the opportunity? If not, what would you do?
Yep sure would .. its worked well - on a variety of brand vehicles I've owned over the years.
... however with the XJ ... I'd much rather bang some vents in the fenders ... which I might - once I finish experimenting & cutting up the donor XJs panels.
