how to reduce the heat in the cabin?!

[Pagodadxb]

Hi,
I'm from Dubai we have really hot summer & nice winter!!
I'd like to know if anyone can help or have Idea to reduce or stop the heat comes from the engine on the cabin !??
Thanks,
Jamal

[hauser]

Do a seach on Dynamat.  Lots of info there.

[Richard Madison]

These cars are supposed to have a heat shield above the exhaust pipes as they pass under the passenger compartment. Heat is increased if the shield is missing. A replacement can easily be made from some scrap sheet metal.

Make sure the heater levers (two) are in the "off" position. Open the fresh air vent in front of the windscreen...push the two fresh air levers towards the window on each side of the dashboard. If you have AC, make sure its in good working condition.

The previous suggest for a protective under carpet layer should also help.

Richard M, NYC

[Pagodadxb]

Thanks for your help,I'll try both options!
Regards,
Jamal

[Eryck]

Sorry to hijack the thread...I have problems with heat AND petrol fumes.  How do you reduce petrol fumes in the cabin?

[Jonny B]

There has been a lot written about the petrol smell. This is usually due to problems with the vents on the fuel tank - on either side of the fill pipe. The hoses can come off, become cracked, etc. You can remove the protective cover by the spare tire, and check these very easily. The cars with the more basic emissions system (?) vented through a small canister in the right rear fender. The (slightly) more advanced emission reduction set up, vented through a larger plastic canister in the left rear fender well.