Warm floor?

[Benzo]

How warm does your passenger floor get after driving? I drove about a half hour and it was hot to the touch. I'm just wondering if I have a heat shield issue.

Mike

[mmizesko]

It does get warm, but heat shield deserves checking, and check the insulation (foil backed) under the carpet.

Mike Mizesko
Columbus, OH

[66andBlue]

Have you checked whether all the shields are in place?

[Benzo]

I haven't checked it. Anyone have pics of what they are supposed to look like?

[49er]

 Mine has always been warm to borderline hot on the passenger side. My wife loves it that way:-)

John

[jeffc280sl]

Make sure the exhaust has no leaks and that it is not hung too high. The shields are aluminum with holes for circulation of air.  They mount to the floor above and has maybe 1/2  to one microwaving above lilies.  Easy to spot but no pics, sorry

[mbzse]

Anyone have pics of what they are supposed to look like?

See attached (from SLS website).  Alloy shields are no 79 and 80. They are screwed onto the bodywork, No 79 with spacer pegs, No 80 direct.
/Hans in Sweden

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[Benzo]

I don't have either.  The exhaust looks really good though. Thank for the help all.

[Mike K]

I also had heat issues under the passenger seat and along the transmission tunnel. When I replaced the carpets a few months ago I took the opportunity to strip everything right down to
the metal floor panels. First laid down "Thermo-Tec Acoustical & Heat Shield", ontop of which I placed "Thermo-Tec Cool It Insulating Mats" and then laid the new carpets on top of that.
I did the whole car including the rear panel behind the seats and the trunk.

Problem solved, total cost was about $800. for all the insulation material.

Best,
Mike

[ted280sl]

I had a similar problem. My exhaust is a stainless steel replacement. The pipe from the exhaust manifold has a connector. The clamp on the connector was rubbing against the frame transmitting heat and noise. I was able to resolve the problem by roating the clampo so it was no longer in contact with the frame. I hope your solution is as simple.
Ted 1969 280SL