Engine bay hot

[Wilbo]

Hopefully this isn't too much of a lame question? I have a 1986 Porsche 911 targa. It's my second 86 911 targa that I have owned. It seems like the engine compartment is very warm after driving. The temp guage reads normal and seems to function properly. Just wondering if this is normal, or should I be checking something? Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[E Sully]

Sounds normal. If the oil temperature is in safe range there should not be a problem.

[Joe Bob]

Get a cheap hand held pyrometer, lots of uses. Shoot the oil lines, engine underneath and the bay. They all should be close together and you can validate the oil temp gauge. If you don't have number on the face they can be found under the bezel one the left side, you will likely have to convert from Centigrade.

[wwest]

On a 90dF day, the rear lid A/C condenser fins rose to 181dF (contact thermometer) within about 5 minutes of engine shutdown. A/C had not been run.

[DRACO A5OG]

Have you check to make sure your heater tubes/plumbing is in order or the blower?

[168glhs1986]

Make sure to plug the holes in your engine bay so the heat from the exhaust doesn't get in. I have about 7 holes I need to plug

[DRACO A5OG]

^^^, yeah that's right.

If you are missing these 911-504-930-00 "Straps" aka Foam Blocks, it could let in excess heat into the engine bay.

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by DRACO A5OG

^^^, yeah that's right.

If you are missing these 911-504-930-00 "Straps" aka Foam Blocks, it could let in excess heat into the engine bay.

Expensive "Foam Blocks" at $20 a piece... Got 2 a while back and they are still not installed

Wifey call me the "King Of Procrastination"

[Wilbo]

Thanks for all of the info. I will check soon. Thanks to one and all