Re: Re: Winter grille inserts

From: KenCo (ken@kencofish.com)
Date: Sun Dec 07 2003 - 01:26:53 EST


DAKSY wrote:
>
> Hey, Andy,
>
> <snip> I'm thinking about getting some grille inserts to help the engine
> get up to temperature quicker<snip>
>
> Save yourself the $40 & just Duck Tape some cardboard or thin plexiglas in
> there. It'll do the same thing...
> I'd be wary of temps over 32F, but if ya keep an eye on your temp gage,
> it'll tell ya when it's time to remove whatever ya put in there...In the
> heart of winter, I know a coupla guys who change to shorter belts &
> eliminate the fan, but I don't see that as being a good thing ...
> Course ya could just start it & let it run 5 - 10 minutes before ya leave...
>
> Bob Smith (DAKSY2K on AIM)
> Averill Park, NY
> 2K DAK SY CC Sport + V6 4X4 5 Speed
>
> WebPage URL: http://home.nycap.rr.com/daksy/

from experience w/ heavy trucks;
plastic can hurt radiator unless screwed in, caedboard needs
to be replaced after a wet ride, flex plastic or vyn./seat
material is best.

also, plastic tarp material is what the heavy trucks use.

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