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Subject:Re: Air scoops
From:Dan N
Date:Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:18:38 -0700

I had the a prototype air scoop and didn't see any change on the temp gauge.

On Sat, Apr 13, 2013 at 5:02 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <
scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

> I was wondering the same thing too.
> I'd say if air scoops help with coolant temp, the radiator or coolant
> itself is not working like it should.
>
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> On 4/13/2013 8:32 AM, Rob wrote:
>
>> At  4/13/2013 07:46 AM, Tim Whynot wrote:
>>
>>> I have these exact airscoops on my Westy. I made them from the HD cement
>>> mixing trays. In my opinion these do work at getting more cooler air air
>>> to the engine compartment. You can see the temp sensor drop qiuckly whne
>>> getting on the highway and up to speed.
>>>
>>
>> You had over temp problems before you put the scoops on and they helped?
>> (We're talking water temps right? You don't have an oil temp gauge
>> for the engine?)
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>>
>> Rob
>> vwrobb@gmail.com
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