I was thinking I would leave the sides on with the center/ radiator area open.
Not quite sure about the sensor you're referring to tho. I've read threads about new overhead consoles being installed and needing an ambient temp sensor. Is that what you're talking about? I looked where they said it would be and I didn't have one (not my picture)
I loaded up the van to take stuff to the scrap yard on Sunday. Was going to take it Monday (yesterday), but I was driving and I just start getting this awful noise from the van. At first I couldn't figure it out. I could tell it was a wheel problem and after investigation I found this:
Now I get to drive around with a bunch of stuff in the back until further notice
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