I’ve notice that paint by the vent thingys on the bonnet is
starting to bubble up. I think this is due to the heat from
the engine. Any ideas on what I could do on preventing
this, something like insolation, where and how could I do that?–
Samuel Slezak
Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
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In reply to a message from Sammo sent Mon 23 Oct 2006:
Samuel
Check the archives in the E-type forum paint peeling or blistering.
There have been numerous discussions regarding this problem, and
solutions, in the past.
Joel–
ex jag, '66 E-type S1 4.2, '56 XK140dhc
Denison, TX, United States
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In reply to a message from Sammo sent Mon 23 Oct 2006:
Sam, had my ’ 64 OTS for many years and never had any blistering of
paint. Those thingies are called louvers and I would expect your
problem is over the exhaust manifold. You need to check your
combustion mixture and your timing. After a long run, I would tilt
the bonnet to facilitate cooling.–
The original message included these comments:
I’ve notice that paint by the vent thingys on the bonnet is
starting to bubble up. I think this is due to the heat from
the engine. Any ideas on what I could do on preventing
this, something like insolation, where and how could I do that?
In reply to a message from BobEJag sent Tue 24 Oct 2006:
Most likely engine tuning (mix and timing) issue. Though, I
understand proper ceramic on the exhaust manifolds helps keep heat
inside the manifold. My 62 had a problem with heat bubbling prior
to me owning it - and the previous owner installed a series 2 heat
shield over the exhaust manifolds - that could be a workable if
tuning doesn’t completely solve your problem.–
TomP (62 OTS, 66 2+2, 49 MGTC, 31 MG-M, 99 Z3)
El Dorado Hills (Sac), CA, United States
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