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430's shock put into engine bay

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  1. 24000rpm

    24000rpm F1 Rookie

    That's a spare shock I have.

    I wonder if the shock will explode given that it has oil inside and the engine bay heat? It is at least 1 foot away from exhaust though.

    For some reason that is so tedious to explain that I want to omit, I just secured a shock into the engine bay right towards the rear of the RH gas tank.

    This will be temporary and will be removed after maybe 200 miles, during which I will drive gently
     
  2. phil the brit

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    What?
     
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  3. 24000rpm

    24000rpm F1 Rookie

    you hear it right, Phil, I put a shock absorber into the engine bay and secured it to the frame. I fear it will explode because of heat. so I am consulting if explosion is to be expected..

    Please do not ask why I want to do that, I'll explain it later. Just tell me if it will explode because of heat.
     
  4. eric355

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    Of course no, It won't explode !!
     
  5. 24000rpm

    24000rpm F1 Rookie

    alright, so here's my explanation.
    I have a suspension light and I suspect it is one of my shocks are gone.
    I have a spare 430 shock, but i am so lazy to replace it and see if the shock is really the issue.
    so I put the shock inside the engine bay and secured it, plug the connector with the one inside the engine bay, off I go.
    LOL
     
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  6. Ferrari Tech

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    Interesting, I agree, it won't explode.
     
  7. RedNeck

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    See, I ain’t the only redneck on this forum...
     
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  8. Sj_engr

    Sj_engr Formula 3

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    Might be, other guy has yet to check back in.
     
  9. RedNeck

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    Nah, he's a mainstay here. Might just be busy cleaning shock absorber shrapnel out of his intake...
     
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