Retractable Engine Cooling - Fiat x1/9 [Ep 9]

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  • čas přidán 9. 08. 2022
  • In an effort to provide better cooling to the engine bay, whilst also having the option to protect it from rain when required, I came up with this nifty little modification
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Komentáře • 26

  • @AlskinsX1-9
    @AlskinsX1-9 Před rokem +2

    Looks like a lot of work but well worth it. No more over heating problems. Nice job! I have a 1982 X1/9. I may have a go at it on my engine lid!

  • @gregfunk9559
    @gregfunk9559 Před 27 dny

    Looks great! Definitely on my long list of things still to do

  • @fritsvandenbroek2795
    @fritsvandenbroek2795 Před 7 měsíci

    I also had an X1/9 for years. A fantastic car. Lovely with an open roof. Too bad I no longer have a car because of my age, 87.
    Greetings from Holland.

  • @Paul_VanGo
    @Paul_VanGo Před 2 lety

    I was about to ask where on earth you found such a nice example of an X1/9, but then I started to watch the whole series...
    Now I know the answer...
    Nicely done! 👍🏻

    • @RevTek
      @RevTek  Před 2 lety +1

      I was lucky to find one with very little rust!

  • @markiehunter5535
    @markiehunter5535 Před rokem

    A labour of love, no doubt. So much work! Thanks

  • @alastairwatson3201
    @alastairwatson3201 Před 2 lety

    Wizard work there! Those fly screen doors sure are handy, eh!

  • @jasongargiulo3984
    @jasongargiulo3984 Před 2 lety

    Clever guy. Nice car

  • @olewurtz7625
    @olewurtz7625 Před rokem

    Clever design. I wonder if a central locking solenoid would have the power to operate the slider ? Potentially controlled by the fan thermostat with an override and delay for when parking for let the hot air escape.

  • @FlashDriveFilms
    @FlashDriveFilms Před 11 měsíci

    Brilliant mod!

  • @pngsoowah
    @pngsoowah Před rokem

    Brilliant

  • @Getzopurple
    @Getzopurple Před rokem

    What are those wheels omg!

  • @patrickbrown7491
    @patrickbrown7491 Před rokem

    Great idea! That's a 1500 engine lid, do the same to a lower 1300 one?

  • @sf304
    @sf304 Před 2 lety

    Trop top moi je vais faire pareil sur la mienne😍😍j adore

  • @MC-zj2sr
    @MC-zj2sr Před rokem +1

    Very Nice Work!! How much do you charge to do one for me?

    • @RevTek
      @RevTek  Před rokem

      This would be a fun DIY project, go on, give it a go! 👊

  • @zg8626
    @zg8626 Před rokem

    Hmm. Now you need to motorise the vent mechanism in the lid. How hard could that be?
    Is that a 1300 with a 1500 lid btw? Kinda works.

    • @RevTek
      @RevTek  Před rokem +2

      Motorized with a rain sensor would be a fun project, but more weight and complexity.
      For the Australian market there were quite a few 1979/1980 X1/9's, such as this example, that delivered with the Series 2 body and the 1300 engine.

  • @twentiethcenturyboy6328

    I would have just purchased a high efficiency aluminium radiator from Vick Auto and called it a day!
    Cooling problem solved 😉

  • @LinkinPark4Ever1996
    @LinkinPark4Ever1996 Před 2 lety

    Threadlocker was enough with the bolts

    • @RevTek
      @RevTek  Před 2 lety

      It likely would have been, however I wanted the option to remove the tray if needed so threadlocked studs with nuts seems to work well

  • @ernestfinch1578
    @ernestfinch1578 Před rokem

    My x1- 9 is the only one I ever see on the rode or anywhere where I live. Classic fiat period for that matter. Sad.

    • @RevTek
      @RevTek  Před rokem

      If that's your x1/9 in your profile picture at least you got a great example to show off 👌