85 T-type Problem

[Black_Knight]

The turbo on my 85 t-type is so close to the hood. When driving the turbo heats up and starts making the paint crack and peel. Is there a turbo shield for this or is there something I can do.

Kenny

 

[TType84]

you should have a insulating pad under the hood with extra padding over the turbo.... do you hve it?

 

[Black_Knight]

No, there nothing there. The insulated pad is on the hood but where the turbo is it looks like someone either cut or tore it way. Do anyone have a pic of what it should look like.


Kenny

 

[TType84]

goto my site..theres plenty of pics.. or go here:

www.geocities.com/threepointeight/stolen

 

[Matthew Stuart]

216.00 bucks from GM......ouch..!!

 

[Black_Knight]

OH YEAH, I DON'T HAVE THAT PIECE ON MY CAR. ANYONE HAVE A EXTRA AT A LOW COST.



KENNY

 

[Men in Black]

If you can talk the Buick dealer into giving you a discount, it should cost about $65.00.

 

[Buick From Hell]

Are you guys talking about JUST the metal piece, or extra pad, or both?

 

[Matthew Stuart]

I was talking about both. When I purchased mine, I had no idea of the vendors out there that supply this item. Although I have not priced any of their's either. I'm sure the gm price can be improved.

 

[Brent]

those are stll avaliable? I was told they were discontinued. if two of you said that they are still around than I must of heard wrong. VERY cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ill go get me a new perfect one, minus hole like his.

 

[cturboaddict]

try to use the dynamat version of underhood liners. they are fairly cheap and work great for underhood temps. the only downfall is the noise is also deadened. they are really designed for stereo systems. hope this helps

 

[rob85gn]

hood

make sure what u get is flame retardent if u don`t u will have more then peeling paint trust me i know

 

[cturboaddict]

THERE IS ONE ON EBAY RIGHT NOW

THere is still 6 days left on it. It is the factory one and it looks pretty good. Go to ebay motors> parts and accesories> parts car and truck> then search for buick grand national.

 

[cturboaddict]

check Kirban performance parts. they have them for 85 dollars new.