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Re: [T3] Old exhaust question


On 10 Feb 2004 at 20:51, Todd Heimer wrote:

> My '68 square has exhaust fumes leaking into the
> cabin, which seem to be worse when the heat is turned
> on.  If I turn the heat off, I don't notice it
> anymore.
> 
> Where should I check for leaks in this case?

Look at your lower heat exchangers where they enter the muffler. The seal there 
is probably leaking. This causes some exhaust to blow forward where it can 
enter the air jacket and join with the heated air. Fix that seal and this 
common problem goes away.

-- 
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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