Robert Laing wrote:
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> 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!!
>
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> Robert Laing
> 1976 TR6
> CF54962U
> 63,700 miles
> Vancouver B.C. Canada
Speaking of cabin heat in general, one can greatly reduce said heat with
that mylar-backed bubble insulation available at your larger local
hardware venue. (About $20 for a very large roll; normally a home
application.) I installed it in the underside of my replacement tunnel,
but I didn't get great results until I also put it on top of the tunnel
and underneath the carpeting. It's true -- it makes a helluva
difference, particularly for GT6'ers, who typically fry. And it takes
all of about 20 minutes to install -- you don't even need to unbolt the
center dash support ...
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Martin Secrest
73 (cool) GT6
74 Spitfire
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