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Re: Heat inside TR6

To: Robert Laing <robertla@unixg.ubc.ca>
Subject: Re: Heat inside TR6
From: fred thomas <vafred@erols.com>
Date: Mon, 04 May 1998 07:03:54 -0700
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
References: <Pine.GSO.3.95q.980504013747.15443A-100000@netinfo3.ubc.ca>
Robert Laing wrote:
> 
> I have noticed lately that my new TR6 becomes very hot down near my feet.
> Whenever I drive the car for a while, and the engine heats up, it seems to
> release hot air directly towards my gas pedal.  I have the heater turned
> off and the vent turned off (pushed in).  I was wondering if this is
> normal and is just caused from the hot engine, or is their probably
> something wrong with my heater.  Thanks for any advice!!
> 
> ------------------------------------------------------------------
> Robert Laing
> 1976 TR6
> CF54962U
> 63,700 miles
> Vancouver B.C.  Canada

Is the trans. cover bolted-up all the way around ? Are there any rubber 
plugs either missing or frayed on the fire wall, look good at the plugs 
around the wiring harness, any leak from the engine bay is bad for the 
interior. I had plugs missing on my spit (2) and what a hot box.


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