C30 - What's that seal?

method · Jun 2nd, 2020, 15:25

Hi All,

I've noticed this seal is falling apart. Probably too old and too much hot weather .

1) What is it for? is it some car battery cooling channel seal?

2) How is it called? So I can order one online...

Bonus question: I noticed the car isn't starting as flawlessly as usual lately. Is it time to replace the battery?

Thanks all and have a great day!

anacortesian · Jun 4th, 2020, 19:50

It's to channel "battery gases" to the atmosphere...a "so-called" environmental solution (Elon Musk eat your heart out).

method · Jun 5th, 2020, 11:07

thanks

any keywords to finding it online for ordering?

lockstock · Jun 5th, 2020, 12:55

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Originally Posted by method

thanks

any keywords to finding it online for ordering?

please don't spend money on this......

If you really want to do something, just by some heat proof weather strip... But it's unnecessary

Welton · Jun 5th, 2020, 17:03

I agree with lockstock, as far as I'm aware it's a battery 'cooling' duct not a gas vent.

The foam 'gasket' is probably there to stop it whistling at high speeds, just make a new one using foam insulation or something.

method · Jun 5th, 2020, 20:40

ok cool, thanks guys.

I'll just quickly design one and print from TPU at home

lockstock · Jun 5th, 2020, 23:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by method

ok cool, thanks guys.

I'll just quickly design one and print from TPU at home

https://www.toolstation.com/stormgua...profile/p23386

method · Jun 7th, 2020, 15:15

thanks

daniel84uk · Jun 8th, 2020, 04:16

Always wondered what the cut out on the battery was for, 1.6d has no vent tube in the bonnet.

D6Stevie · Jun 21st, 2020, 00:25

Thats to allow any small rodents a way of escaping the engine bays temps. Rodents as you presumably know adore nice snug places and a nice warm battery with lovely plasticy covered cables is just tickety boo for old rattus norvegicus! Under some eu directive much similar to the one which ensures new cattle grids have ramps out to allow hedehogs and other small or avian creatures a neans to escape a horrible hungry fate. The 'escape channel' is to keep them and any endangered insects safe.

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Jun 2nd, 2020, 15:25	#1
method New Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2021 21:17 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Israel	C30 - What's that seal? Hi All, I've noticed this seal is falling apart. Probably too old and too much hot weather . 1) What is it for? is it some car battery cooling channel seal? 2) How is it called? So I can order one online... Bonus question: I noticed the car isn't starting as flawlessly as usual lately. Is it time to replace the battery? Thanks all and have a great day! Last edited by method; Jun 2nd, 2020 at 15:27.

Jun 5th, 2020, 17:03	#5
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	I agree with lockstock, as far as I'm aware it's a battery 'cooling' duct not a gas vent. The foam 'gasket' is probably there to stop it whistling at high speeds, just make a new one using foam insulation or something. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

Jun 21st, 2020, 00:25	#10
D6Stevie Junior Member Last Online: Jul 2nd, 2021 08:28 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Ayr	Thats to allow any small rodents a way of escaping the engine bays temps. Rodents as you presumably know adore nice snug places and a nice warm battery with lovely plasticy covered cables is just tickety boo for old rattus norvegicus! Under some eu directive much similar to the one which ensures new cattle grids have ramps out to allow hedehogs and other small or avian creatures a neans to escape a horrible hungry fate. The 'escape channel' is to keep them and any endangered insects safe. 😐 __________________ Because it's law that doesn't mean it's right!

Jun 4th, 2020, 19:50	#2
anacortesian Junior Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2022 22:16 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: California	It's to channel "battery gases" to the atmosphere...a "so-called" environmental solution (Elon Musk eat your heart out).

Jun 5th, 2020, 11:07	#3
method New Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2021 21:17 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Israel	thanks any keywords to finding it online for ordering?

Jun 5th, 2020, 20:40	#6
method New Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2021 21:17 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Israel	ok cool, thanks guys. I'll just quickly design one and print from TPU at home

Jun 7th, 2020, 15:15	#8
method New Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2021 21:17 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Israel	thanks

Jun 8th, 2020, 04:16	#9
daniel84uk Junior Member Last Online: Mar 15th, 2024 00:35 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: birmingham	Always wondered what the cut out on the battery was for, 1.6d has no vent tube in the bonnet.

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