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Re: [T3] winter snow


Not to mention the snowstorm you get inside when you turn on the
defroster vent.  I've taken to covering my SB with a tarp when snow is
due, it sits outside most of the time.

On Sun, 3 Jan 1999 20:11:37 -0600, you wrote:

>Well, we just had our first significant snowfall this weekend and it 
>was a DOOZY.  We got 10-15 inches with some drifts up to 3 feet.
>
>I guess this means that it's time for my annual warning to those of 
>you who drive your type 3s in the winter:  Be sure to clear the snow 
>off (and keep clear) the engine cooling air intake louvers.  If you 
>leave these blocked with snow the engine may not get the necessary 
>cooling and can be damaged.  Yes, your engine needs cooling in the 
>winter, too.  This warning comes from the owner's manual that came 
>with our cars.
>
>Jim
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>Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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