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

[@AlskinsX1-9]

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!

[@olewurtz7625]

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.

[@Paul_VanGo]

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]

I was lucky to find one with very little rust!

[@fritsvandenbroek2795]

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.

[@romanvanderweerd1824]

welk kenteken had je? toevallig een x1/9 uit 1980

[@fritsvandenbroek2795]

@@romanvanderweerd1824 Helaas weet ik niet meer het kenteken van mijn X 1/9. Ik denk in 1979. Een mooie blauwe auto.

[@markiehunter5535]

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

[@gregfunk9559]

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

[@MC-zj2sr]

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

[@RevTek]

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

[@alastairwatson3201]

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

[@patrickbrown7491]

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

[@zg8626]

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]

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.

[@Getzopurple]

What are those wheels omg!

[@Garg3984]

Clever guy. Nice car

[@FlashDriveFilms]

Brilliant mod!

[@pngsoowah]

Brilliant

[@sf304]

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

[@twentiethcenturyboy6328]

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

[@RevTek]

It's got that too! This video was more of a fun project

[@twentiethcenturyboy6328]

@@RevTek Totally understand!

[@ernestfinch1578]

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]

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

[@LinkinPark4Ever1996]

Threadlocker was enough with the bolts

[@RevTek]

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