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01-09-2010, 08:30 PM | #1 |
OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy
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Defroster ducting help
I finally started to tear apart everything to see why the defroster never really blows hard. I can see that there its a large gap between the defrost duct and the main duct where the defrost door is. Looks the the defroster is fully seated at the top of the dash and the main duct seem to be bolted solidly on. Am I missing a part? Even if i lower the defrost duct is looks like it would be a poor fit.
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01-09-2010, 09:58 PM | #2 |
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Re: Defroster ducting help
My 86 ductwork doesn't fit very good either. I'm gonna try do do something about it while I have it all torn apart. Not really sure yet how to go about it.
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01-09-2010, 10:00 PM | #3 |
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Re: Defroster ducting help
Duct Tape
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01-09-2010, 10:05 PM | #4 |
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Re: Defroster ducting help
I Will try to take pics of mine tomorrow if I can and post them or send them to an email. I havent figured how to put my pics on this site yet.
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01-09-2010, 10:23 PM | #5 |
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Re: Defroster ducting help
Im pretty sure its supposed to be like that. I had a problem with lack of air flow too, until i noticed the baffle door right under duct you posted didnt move. the cable is stuck. so i just slid the cable off the retaining nub, and let gravity do the rest
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01-09-2010, 10:31 PM | #6 |
haha, ford guys...
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Re: Defroster ducting help
hahaha! this is how almost ever chevy this year is, mine is the exact same, most simple fix is duct tape... hence the name.... DUCT TAPE.
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01-10-2010, 12:01 AM | #7 |
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Re: Defroster ducting help
I think if missing a part, I'll try to upload some pictures tomorrow
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01-11-2010, 10:18 PM | #8 |
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Re: Defroster ducting help
Well I taped it up. Thanks guys.
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01-13-2010, 05:21 PM | #9 |
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Re: Defroster ducting help
hey man I was checking in my truck and my duct is just as separate
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01-13-2010, 06:22 PM | #10 |
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Re: Defroster ducting help
Hmmmmmmmmmmmm????? my defroster sucks too, justins 76 let us know if taping everything together helps much at all?? or any ideas
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01-13-2010, 10:17 PM | #11 |
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Re: Defroster ducting help
I will try to post some pics of mine, but mine fits together quite nicely at the bottom. hmmmm..... strange.
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01-13-2010, 10:24 PM | #12 |
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Re: Defroster ducting help
I just noticed tis same problem on my 86. Now I know what is wrong. I will check it out on thursday and report what I find.
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01-16-2010, 06:10 PM | #13 |
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Re: Defroster ducting help
I wiped everything down with rubbing alcohol and used aluminum tape. The backside was the hardest to seal but I did get it done. I notice no air leaks. I also fixed the blend air door so it shuts all the way. It certainly blows stronger now. Before it was useless. Thanks for everyones help.
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01-17-2010, 02:00 PM | #14 |
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Re: Defroster ducting help
The heater in my 86 really blows too, and not in a good way. I've often wondered if there was a way to fix it. I'll have to take a look and see if I have the same problem, and tape it up.
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