YOUR RESEARCHWhere is this insulation coming from?
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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.
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.
Add me to the club. My buddies 2001 has been doing it for years mine just caught up I guess.
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.
Thanks everyone. I'll do a search and see if I can proactively address the problem. If not then I guess I'll be vacuuming up a lot more often for a while.
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