I agree with Barry, that is exactly right. You could try insulating the
tranny tunnel with a flexible building insulation material, but otherwise
it will be hot in the summer. Have fun with it.
Jane
'67 GT6
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> From: Barry Schwartz <bschwartz@encad.com>
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: New GT6 owner -additives
> Date: Wednesday, July 16, 1997 8:58 AM
>
> Welcom to the "GT6 club" and the list!
> *************************
> >1) The box is quite noisy and crunchy in 3rd. Having just bought
> >the car I want to put off replacing the box and wonder if anyone has
> >tried using gearbox additives such as Slick 50 and whether they have
> >any benefit?
> **************************
> Don't use any additives, if it's noisy and crunching in only one or two
> gears then, sorry, the only real cure is to rebuild or replace the
gearbox.
> I'm surprised it's third, usually second goes first.
> ***************************
> 2) It really is quite a warm place to be! Any ideas for cutting down
> the heat?
> ***************************
> Welcome to the world of GT6's, quite a common complaint. Other than
> insulating the tranny tunnel, and making sure the door seals are in good
> shape I don't know of any other way to cut down the heat.
> You can expect around 25-30 mpg.
>
>
> Barry Schwartz in San Diego, CA
>
> Bschwartz@encad.com
> 72-V6/5sp Spitfire ( daily driver )
> 70 GT6+ ( when I don't drive the Spitfire )
> 70 (sorta) Spitfire ( project )
> 73 Ford Courier ( parts hauler )
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