Thread: Heat build up in cabin

Originally Posted by cewilson

Even my old 200tDi does it mate. And it gets real uncomfortable too. Especially considering I don't have any carpet, matting etc. It's just straight floor!

It is something I'm looking to rectify in the near future. Just trying to work out what to use.

Cheers
Chris

Chris go some compressed foam and then come black rubber reinforced with canvas through the middle kills sound and reduces some heat, then go for a couple of kick plates on the wings to bulkhead allowing free air flow.
Andy

On the 08 defender it's not the gearbox getting especially hot under strain is it ?

I have an '09 130 that I am trying to work on a solution for this problem at the moment. I'll post any progress/ ideas when I get them.

JC

I thought free heat in the cab would be an asset in Tassie





Erich

Originally Posted by VladTepes

Use window to let heat out.

Use flaps to let air n. Oh that's right you haven't got any :P

Meh. I just turn the AC on...

To be clear - In my case I'm not talking about towing conditions, just use in hot weather.

I'm, particulalry interested in other Puma owners experiences (though all feedback is appreciated).

Originally Posted by Bundalene

I thought free heat in the cab would be an asset in Tassie





Erich

Probably unecessary - given the thermo nuclear-like power of the Puma's heater.

Im going to suggest the morris solution.

duplicate the bends of the exhaust in ehxuast tube thats an inch over the nominal exhaust size then cut it in half and flare it at the engine bay end so cooler air from the fan is forced along it and mount it up onto the existing exhaust with u clamps.

Originally Posted by Bundalene

I thought free heat in the cab would be an asset in Tassie





Erich

We have our hot days too Erich! In fact the first week we spent here all those years ago was mid to high 30's. Coming from WA we thought 'What have we got ourselves in for???'

I had a chat to our A/C fellows today about the 110's system, he reckons I should be fitting a second evaporator in the rear and run a twin system due to alll the windows etc. I have a small rear evaporator from a HJ61 Sahara that will fit nicely in the rear corner...

JC

My 08 130 with 25k on the clock has the symptoms and recent highway running for 3 hours left the cab unbearable with out AC.

Load was not great just bikes camping gear and 3 people

I had a 94 110 single cab that was never anywhere near that bad.

Hope you find the solution JC