Gary Gilbert

Member

• Nov 6, 2016

• #1

Just a quick question... I "lost" my side air intake cover on the wing... i've MacGyvered a cover with slots out of a piece of plastic but I'm wondering how important this bit is? I mean with respect to water, dirt and such...I mean it does draw air in so when it rained heavily I'm sure bit of water went in too... but should I order a new one immediately or get someone just fabricate something out of aluminum grill or similar?


Cheers

Gary

 

tottot

Well-Known Member

• Nov 6, 2016

• #2

Replacements available on flea bay,standard or fancy. Birds mouth water drain in bottom of housing, check it's clear of debris.

 

bluedog333

Well-Known Member

• Nov 6, 2016

• #3

Cheap-as-chips to buy a new one. Stainless versions are available if you feel like 'pimping' it out. Main job is to prevent large debris - like leaves - from entering the air intake system.

 

Gary Gilbert

Member

• Nov 8, 2016

• #4

Thanks guys... cheap as chips they may be over your way but in the middle if colombia south America I would say not so easy to come by...

Will see if I find a distributor here somewhere...

 

bluedog333

Well-Known Member

• Nov 9, 2016

• #5

Fair enough, didn't notice your location! Easy enough to make a replacement out of some stainless mesh ( try building supplies shop ) and some self-tappers.

 

Gary Gilbert

Member

• Nov 11, 2016

• #6

it's not easy to figure this is a UK based forum and not so global so I will forgive you (this time... )

That's a good idea I will see what they have in the
Ferreteria when we hit the next larger town. I need to take a pic of my (ahem) temporary fix.. it's a real hack job!

Cheers,

Gary

 

Flossie

Well-Known Member

• Nov 12, 2016

• #7

Those bodge it body filler/ fibreglass kits come with a piece of mesh and are available separately to, from body shop supply places or accessories shops.
Might be an easier source of the mesh?