Sccops in bonnet: how much space is normal ?

[Durango2k]

Hi guys,

I found that I have some space between the scoops and the inner side of the bonnet.









Now, is that normal ? Or would normally the scoop be „closed“ against the bonnet ?

I mean you cannot see this gap from the outside, and its a space where no water should be able to spray to from the wheels, so I might leave it this way.

I did not add the rubber strip on the scoop edge yet- it surely is glued on ?

Carsten

[chrisfell]

Mine were about as loose as that.
As for the rubber strip, I just pushed it in place and installed the scoops.
I think the rubber strip is only for visual aesthetics, it doesn’t seal anything in or out.

[Durango2k]

Hi Chris,

Thanks for the info.

Now, I found some hints on the web that there are „tabs“ in front of the tip of the scoops where the scoops rest on, to prevent them from mooving and rattling ?

Anyone a picture, or is it an „early 3.8 cars only“ feature ? There‘s a thread on this very forum regarding this topic, but....

I’ve searched a lot on the Monocoque Metalworks page, to find nothing on the issue.

Are they real ? How would you slide the scoop in place and under the mysterious tab ?

Carsten

P.S. my first question about „is it a sealed space“ came up because on both my 1974 Citroen DS and 1973 SM it actually is. They used rubber strips to create a „sealed“ area.

[JD-JAG66]

Just finished fitting the scoops on my car. A 1966, Series 1, 2+2.
I can confirm that the little tab is there, I would say around 1 inch - 2.5 cm away from the "tip" of the scoop.
I have installed the scoops so that they rest on top of these tabs, and can confirm that it is (as usual with an E type) not an easy thing to do. I just "turned" the scoops into place after squeezing them into the bonnet opening.
Can confirm that the rubber strip is just aesthetics. Does not have a sealing function as the scoops do not touch the body anywhere.

[Jeremy66]

Tab visible in this photo, I’m sure you could make something if yours are missing although it’s questionable whether they really do much.

[Durango2k]

Ah-ha ! This is the first pic on which I see them.

Will think about it....

Carsten

[Robsan]

Yes this is the first time I have seen these tabs also.
another small question.................... in the flange lip there is a notch cut out..... is that for locating the (original) rubber seal that sits under the glass ?