Where is this insulation coming from?
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From: Charlotte, NC
Where is this insulation coming from?
Some insist there is no insulation anywhere on the 996 ventilation system but I have chunks of it flying out of my vents now. Especially in the area of the windshield defroster.
So my question is, where is this coming from? Can I remove it proactively so it doesn't spit out all over my interior?
Interestingly enough, I remember my old 944 started doing the same thing at one time as well.
So my question is, where is this coming from? Can I remove it proactively so it doesn't spit out all over my interior?
Interestingly enough, I remember my old 944 started doing the same thing at one time as well.
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some brand of cabin air filters have foam surrounding the outer sealing edges, not a lot of foam there but perhaps a source? Heater cores can also have a high-temp foam surrounding the cores to seal airflow..
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It's coming from the A/C recirculation door. Very common problem. Mine has been doing it for a couple of years and has finally stopped because all the insulation has come off. There are a couple of threads on it both here and Renntech. Gator has recently fixed his, so search his posts and you should find his repair.
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I purchased several pair of long (8" or so) forceps (tweezers) from Harbor Freight for not more than about $5. I just blast the A/C on high and pull the insulation out of the vent slats with the forceps. I've my shop vac at the ready to clean up the bits and pieces.
I figure I'll eventually get it all.
I figure I'll eventually get it all.
