[DeTomaso] Trunk heat question

MikeLDrew at aol.com MikeLDrew at aol.com
Sun Sep 21 17:31:15 EDT 2008


In a message dated 9/21/08 12 55 18, garth_rodericks at yahoo.com writes:


> Yes, it's normal.  All that heat being drawn out of your radiator heats the 
> entire tub of the
> front trunk which gets things pretty hot in there.
> 

>>>Mine gets a bit warm, but nothing like what Brent is describing.   Check 
to see that the seal at the front of the trunk is fully engaging the underside 
of the front trunk lid.   If not, hot air from the radiator will blast 
straight into the trunk and roast everything in there.   My seals are all-new and are 
sealing properly.

Put a thin coating of grease or some other non-damaging, resiliant substance 
on the top of the rubber seal, then close the trunk and open it again.   If 
there isn't a corresponding line of grease on the underside of your trunk, 
you've found your problem.

Some vendors sell aftermarket weatherstripping that is junk.   Looks fine, 
but isn't tall enough to do the job.   Your car may be so-afflicted.

Mike


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