Steam from radiator

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dcmp

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14 posts

145 months

Monday 6th August 2012
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Hi guys, hope you are all well!

I have a small issue with the front if my car. Seems as though there is a lot of steam coming between the grills.

I think I know what it is....even though I cover my Elise with a 'waterproof' cover (which it obviously isn't) water seeps through. Couple that with a drive that has a slope and I can well imaginethat some water gets through the grills. To either side is foam that is soaked!

So question is, should I be worried? Does anyone else get this at all?

Thanks guys.

Thorburn

2,406 posts

198 months

Monday 6th August 2012
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Hot radiator just below the grills in the front - water hits it and comes off as steam.

Remember having a bit of a panic first time I drove mine in the rain and saw steam coming out the front.

kazste

5,775 posts

203 months

Tuesday 7th August 2012
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I've had quite a few concerned looks and even a pedestrian worriedly come over to point out my car is on fire! as said above is water sat on top of radiator turning into steam when it gets hots is quite worrying first time you see it, and also causes the outside of the windscreen to mist up when you drive through it!