Engine bay additional vertilation

[Brian Walton]

I'm trying to find an Elan (baby) service update that shows the addition of two round vertilation holes in the engine bay. Can anybody help?

with thanks

Brian

[wildoliver]

Not aware of the service update, but my 72 sprint has these 2 holes on the n/s of the engine bay, at the top under the bonnet lip, they are covered by a piece of mesh held in place with a self tapper, and I always thought it had been done by a previous owner, but iv seen 2 other elans with the same holes in the same place!

[fasterbyelan]

I have some engine bay photos which show the position of the two vent holes, grill and washer bottle pump. If you send me a PM with your email address I can send you them.

Karl

1970 S4 FHC SE

[nebogipfel]

I added them to my S4 when I rebuilt it on the basis that every little must help!

Susan Miller supplied a very similar mesh of the appropriate size then it was simply a case of a hole cutter and a self tapper in each corner ........ it looks as if it's always been there.

[ppnelan]

The modification is described in the Workshop Manual - Section K Cooling System, p.10.

Matthew

[Brian Walton]

Now why didn't I think of that Matthew. Many thanks.

Brian

[Neil Beswick]

Hi,
my S1 has these vents on both sides of engine bay. Happy to send pics if needed.