How does the beast breathe ???

[Rondog]

Simple question..... as i was washing my 987S, i noticed that the driverside vent is essentially blocked off---bit the passenger side vent seems to be open....

Is this the air intake?

One's for show?

RD

[mtch]

driver's side vent is intake
passenger side vent is one of the radiators

[jeff]

I could easily be wrong, but I thought the passenger side vent was for engine compartment ventillation.

[xclusivecar]

On 986--

drivers side is intake
passenger side is engine cooling fan

Probably the same on 987

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by mtch

driver's side vent is intake
passenger side vent is one of the radiators

Hi,

Right side Vent is for the Engine Bay Cooling Fan, Fan is actuated when engine bay temp exceeds 185°F, below this threshold, it provides passive ventilation. Left side is the intake for the engine, it looks blocked because there is a baffle inside to deflect any water which may enter the vent to avoid Hydro-locking the motor. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99