308 hood pin repair

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Author Message Alan Leach (Speedy308) Junior Member Username: Speedy308 Post Number: 167 Registered: 12-2002 Posted on Monday, September 22, 2003 - 4:01 pm:    Well I hadn't noticed them until I saw the diagram. Looks like they add in forcing the airflow. I can say that they crumble at the same rate as the top ones! LOL I'm doing some cooling system work this week I'll check mine then. Thanks!!!!!! Mike Charness (Mcharness) Intermediate Member Username: Mcharness Post Number: 1016 Registered: 8-2002 Posted on Monday, September 22, 2003 - 3:57 pm:    Yeah, Alan, those lower ones show up as foam pieces also in the parts book, but I don't think I've ever paid any attention to them on my car. Alan Leach (Speedy308) Junior Member Username: Speedy308 Post Number: 159 Registered: 12-2002 Posted on Monday, September 22, 2003 - 1:09 pm:    It looks like the side and bottom seals are also this type of foam. True, Mike? I don't know that I've checked for these on my car. It's just open cell foam like hardware store has. Line it up with location of radiator top and trunk boot front panel. Charles Brading (Austin308) Junior Member Username: Austin308 Post Number: 60 Registered: 6-2003 Posted on Monday, September 22, 2003 - 1:01 pm:    Looks like I am short some Foam. Would any one have a digital picture of this. Size and length would help also. I think I can make these. Mike Charness (Mcharness) Intermediate Member Username: Mcharness Post Number: 1015 Registered: 8-2002 Posted on Monday, September 22, 2003 - 12:11 pm:    You're needing foam seals items 9 and 24. It forces air flow out your vents on your fenders rather than leaving it in the spare tire compartment. They're available from Ferrari UK, T.Rutlands, or you can make your own from foam from Home Depot or Lowes. Charles Brading (Austin308) Junior Member Username: Austin308 Post Number: 58 Registered: 6-2003 Posted on Monday, September 22, 2003 - 11:03 am:    Alan Why yes it does. Put 2 hayden fans on to help. Still runs a little warm at red lights. Do you have a picture of what it looks like with the boots. What you see is what I got. Alan Leach (Speedy308) Junior Member Username: Speedy308 Post Number: 154 Registered: 12-2002 Posted on Monday, September 22, 2003 - 10:51 am:    You are missing the two foam sealing strips over the raditor and trunk boot, which force the air flow thru the radiator. Does your car run hot like that? Mike Charness (Mcharness) Intermediate Member Username: Mcharness Post Number: 1014 Registered: 8-2002 Posted on Monday, September 22, 2003 - 10:31 am:    Thanks, good to know it can be done... Charles Brading (Austin308) Junior Member Username: Austin308 Post Number: 57 Registered: 6-2003 Posted on Monday, September 22, 2003 - 10:17 am:    5 weld bolt to hood. ( important use wet rags around the weld area you will burn the paint) 6 reinstall hood and paint. Sorry about the order. but thought this would be usefull Charles Brading (Austin308) Junior Member Username: Austin308 Post Number: 56 Registered: 6-2003 Posted on Monday, September 22, 2003 - 10:14 am:    Charles Brading (Austin308) Junior Member Username: Austin308 Post Number: 55 Registered: 6-2003 Posted on Monday, September 22, 2003 - 10:09 am:    the first picture is the broken pin. 2 hood is off the car 3 bolt cut down and used for a pin 4 clean weld area Charles Brading (Austin308) Junior Member Username: Austin308 Post Number: 54 Registered: 6-2003 Posted on Monday, September 22, 2003 - 10:06 am:    Broke a hood on the 308 this weekend. Thought other owners would like a step by step repair