Front gills collecting dirt!

[Jeff Randall]

I live down a nicely groomed, yet quite long (3/4 mile) gravel road. I have to admit I never anticipated this.. It seems that the front wheels are collecting bits of gravel and flinging them into the intake for the front gills! Has anyone experienced this? Does a screen for this opening exist, or should I fabricate one?

 

[DiabloStinger]

Let me search for that thread... you essentially buy some stainless mesh and there is a template somewhere here... Side vent mesh

 

[Jeff Randall]

Thanks much! I searched for a while, but clearly missed all appropriate keywords.

 

[SKStinger]

Even with the mesh you will still get fine gravel/sand in the vents. I use a leaf blower to blast it out while its dry before driving in wet weather. The mesh will help protect the side of your car from stone chips though.

Check your front bumper vents as well, they collect sand/gravel as well.

This design is definitely not intended for unpaved roads.

 

[Jeff Randall]

Yeah, this road is a bit extreme for the car, but that's the price you pay for peace and quiet...

Thanks for the tips guys.

 

[forzanerazzurri]

Why not just go to a car wash?

 

[Jeff Randall]

The build up you see in the picture is after one trip down my driveway..

 

[ScottM]

The build up you see in the picture is after one trip down my driveway..

 

[Kamauxx]

The build up you see in the picture is after one trip down my driveway..

That sucks. Keeping the car clean will be impossible.

 

[Jeff Randall]

Agreed. It was fun at the tail end of summer. Washing a car is good exercise.