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Gumbers

New Member

• Oct 5, 2006

• #1

A previous owner has removed all the insulation from the underside of the bonnet of my S3 resulting in the bonnet getting really hot. My question is, will this be detrimental to carrying the spare wheel up front. -I don't want to find myself stuck out in the sticks with a par-melted or prematurely perished spare! Any input re. this would be muchly appreciated.

 

Spyderman

New Member

• Oct 5, 2006

• #2

I didn't know there was insulation under the bonnet on a series landy, as mine hasn't got any either nor does it look like there ever was any. I wouldn't have though that radiant heat from the engine would damage a tyre any more than sunlight.

 

ormus

New Member

• Oct 6, 2006

• #3

i cant remember any insulation under the series bonnet either.
if you are concerned, stick some tinfoil under the bonnet.
thatll reflect the heat away from the spare wheel/tyre.

 

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clivees

Well-Known Member

• Oct 6, 2006

• #4

My S2 has been bonnet mounted for 42 Years and is never had insulation.

 

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Gumbers

New Member

• Oct 6, 2006

• #5

Thanks chaps/chicks. -The only reason I questioned it was beacause there are remnants of tape/adhesive on the underside of the bonnet, so I 'assumed' that there was originally something under there. -Top off & hot rubber for me it is then!

 

mondo

Banned

• Oct 6, 2006

• #6

Gumbers said:

-Top off & hot rubber for me it is then!

Click to expand...

You've met Mrs ming then?

 

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discomania

Well-Known Member

• Oct 6, 2006

• #7

Your bonnet should not get too hot for the tyre, if it is then there must be something overheating.

 

maxcribbin

Banned

• Oct 30, 2006

• #8

If you're worried, stick a load of gaffa tape on the underside of your bonnet.

Carl.

 

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steveosgood

New Member

• Oct 30, 2006

• #9

I was under the impression that the insulation under the bonnet was only for sound insulation, to cut down on engine noise.

 

maxcribbin

Banned

• Oct 30, 2006

• #10

Yeah it will have been.

But if its heat he's worried about.... ?