14-11-2018, 11:32 AM
My fabric saloon is warm in winter. The gearbox is exposed inside the car and so warm air from the engine comes in all round it. There are no air vents in the bonnet so plenty comes through. Above about 45mph cold air starts to gain the upper hand so best to slow a little.
I have fitted a Renault 5 thermostat in the top hose which means the engine warms up quickly and actually achieves a sensible working temperature in the coldest weather.
However it gets very hot in summer so I cover the gearbox with carpet once the weather warms up. The opening windscreen is excellent then as well.
I have fitted a Renault 5 thermostat in the top hose which means the engine warms up quickly and actually achieves a sensible working temperature in the coldest weather.
However it gets very hot in summer so I cover the gearbox with carpet once the weather warms up. The opening windscreen is excellent then as well.
Jim