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Wideopen
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 Posted: Sun May 27, 2012 6:46 pm Post subject: Engine lid ? |
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What is the reason I see so many engine/deck lids proped open at the top? Is it that they get more cooling or is it just for looks to break up the body lines of the Beetle?
Just curious, I don't love it or hate it but wanted to know the reason behind it. |
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shakers73
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Could be both, but I think it lets more air in for better cooling.
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Joel
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2012 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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Usually Cooling but occasionally clearance.
I had to lift mine to clear my turbo and super engines.
My oil temp dropped 15f with them, and that was with a 4 vent engine lid.
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Scorpwanna
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2012 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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| I wish i could adjust mine more. It scrapes the back end every time I close or open it. |
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Glenn 
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2012 8:13 pm Post subject: |
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Usually for cooling because their engines are not tuned correctly.
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Joel
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2012 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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or if there is inadequate decklid venting.
a 2 vent engine lid is marginal with a doghouse engine, thats why they went to 4.
You run a doghouse engine with a non vented engine lid you will toast it nicely.
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68IHscout
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2012 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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| I wish i could adjust mine more. It scrapes the back end every time I close or open it. |
thats easy , stick some washers under the hinge between the hinge and the deck lid , it raises it just a bit to clear tje rear add more till it dosnt hit anymore adjust as needed |
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vw_hank
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2012 11:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Joel wrote: |
or if there is inadequate decklid venting.
a 2 vent engine lid is marginal with a doghouse engine, thats why they went to 4.
You run a doghouse engine with a non vented engine lid you will toast it nicely. |
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Tompkins
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It's for cooling. I think it looks cool too. 
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