Extreme heat from console/tunnel?!

Mustangbelle306 · 09-13-2002, 05:22 PM

After about 10-15 minutes of driving, the entire center console from the shifter back gets EXTREMELY HOT!!! This has really sucked this summer, making my lack of AC even more unbearable

I've added more deadening and Dynomat Xtreme to the entire tunnel (about a foot in front of the shifter down to the ebrake area, but no dice! WTF is going on???

Seems like all my problems lately are centered in this area (cheepy throwout bearing, etc)

GRRR! I'm not exactly sure when it started, I began to notice it as the weather grew warmer...

Thanks for your help in advance.

HiFlow5 0 · 09-13-2002, 05:38 PM

How hot does your engine run now? If you keep having different problems from that one area, then I would assume they all have been associated from the excessive heat. What have you done specifically that could be making the things run hotter?

Mustangbelle306 · 09-13-2002, 05:44 PM

Have a crappy machine shop install my engine?

She runs usually between 200-208, I mean to the obsessed stangers that run 160 stats, that may seem high, but I personally don't think its running excessively hot (I still have the stock radiator).

I don't remember what a bone stock engine temp is (195-200?) but I don't think an extra 8 F would cause the scalding heat that I feel on my legs. If I rest my leg on the console, it literally becomes unbearable within minutes

I've barely driven her in a few weeks...

chris91LX · 09-14-2002, 12:24 AM

I've had the top of the center console get a little hot, but not as bad as your saying. All the heat from the motor, clutch and trans is going to congregate in that tunnel, and there's no real insulation except for air flow when your driving. Is it just as hot at night when your driving it, or is it hotter during the day?

I'd suggest going to a 180* thermostat, but I'm not sure how much that will help.

Mustang_289 · 09-14-2002, 06:07 AM

Do you have long-tube headers - if so they will add the the heat under the car.

HiFlow5 0 · 09-14-2002, 06:44 AM

200-208 doesn't seem all that bad. On really hot days my car runs between 200 and 215. My bet is its related to the exhaust temp.

mustangman65_79 · 09-14-2002, 06:46 AM

I don't know if u still have your cats installed, but if your O2 sensor is going out, your cats will work harder, thus causing them to heat up more then normal. Or u can have an exaust leak in the area.

PKRWUD · 09-14-2002, 07:17 AM

Your engine temps are perfect, actually. You might be running slightly lean, which will increase the temp of the exhaust manifolds/pipes. Have you checked your your fuel pressure recently?

LX XLR8R · 09-14-2002, 09:08 AM

maybee its just you

mustangman65_79 · 09-15-2002, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by LX XLR8R
maybee its just you

Ya, it's just that she left the controls on full hot.

Mustangbelle306 · 09-15-2002, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PKRWUD
Your engine temps are perfect, actually. You might be running slightly lean, which will increase the temp of the exhaust manifolds/pipes. Have you checked your your fuel pressure recently?

Actually I thought I was running extremely rich...the car REEKS of gasoline, and I'm getting pretty poor mileage...this may in part be due to a fuel filter that hasn't been changed...EVER

We've been meaning to do it but haven't had the time, so I just haven't been driving her as much.

09-13-2002, 05:22 PM	#1
Mustangbelle306 Yay for Chickys Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,532	Extreme heat from console/tunnel?! After about 10-15 minutes of driving, the entire center console from the shifter back gets EXTREMELY HOT!!! This has really sucked this summer, making my lack of AC even more unbearable I've added more deadening and Dynomat Xtreme to the entire tunnel (about a foot in front of the shifter down to the ebrake area, but no dice! WTF is going on??? Seems like all my problems lately are centered in this area (cheepy throwout bearing, etc) GRRR! I'm not exactly sure when it started, I began to notice it as the weather grew warmer... Thanks for your help in advance.

09-13-2002, 05:38 PM	#2
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	How hot does your engine run now? If you keep having different problems from that one area, then I would assume they all have been associated from the excessive heat. What have you done specifically that could be making the things run hotter? __________________ NewEngland Auto www.baystategearheads.com -91 Mustang Coupe, ex 4cyl (sold) -99 F150, 3" lift, 35" Procomps, Magnaflow exhaust

09-14-2002, 12:24 AM	#4
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	I've had the top of the center console get a little hot, but not as bad as your saying. All the heat from the motor, clutch and trans is going to congregate in that tunnel, and there's no real insulation except for air flow when your driving. Is it just as hot at night when your driving it, or is it hotter during the day? I'd suggest going to a 180* thermostat, but I'm not sure how much that will help. __________________ My Ford Club http://www.midwestfords.org/ Best time N/A 12.9 @ 107 1.711 60' 125 shot - 12.04 @ 113 1.59 60'

09-14-2002, 06:44 AM	#6
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	200-208 doesn't seem all that bad. On really hot days my car runs between 200 and 215. My bet is its related to the exhaust temp. __________________ NewEngland Auto www.baystategearheads.com -91 Mustang Coupe, ex 4cyl (sold) -99 F150, 3" lift, 35" Procomps, Magnaflow exhaust

09-14-2002, 06:46 AM	#7
mustangman65_79 My poor 79 RIP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suisun City, Posts: 2,320	I don't know if u still have your cats installed, but if your O2 sensor is going out, your cats will work harder, thus causing them to heat up more then normal. Or u can have an exaust leak in the area. __________________ '84 mustang GT turbo '85 LTD '89 Camaro Irocz z28 '94 Lightning '96 Trans am

09-13-2002, 05:44 PM	#3
Mustangbelle306 Yay for Chickys Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,532	Have a crappy machine shop install my engine? She runs usually between 200-208, I mean to the obsessed stangers that run 160 stats, that may seem high, but I personally don't think its running excessively hot (I still have the stock radiator). I don't remember what a bone stock engine temp is (195-200?) but I don't think an extra 8 F would cause the scalding heat that I feel on my legs. If I rest my leg on the console, it literally becomes unbearable within minutes I've barely driven her in a few weeks...

09-14-2002, 06:07 AM	#5
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	Do you have long-tube headers - if so they will add the the heat under the car.

09-14-2002, 07:17 AM	#8
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Your engine temps are perfect, actually. You might be running slightly lean, which will increase the temp of the exhaust manifolds/pipes. Have you checked your your fuel pressure recently? __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

09-14-2002, 09:08 AM	#9
LX XLR8R Dirk Diggler Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: SLOATSBURG, NY Posts: 1,931	maybee its just you __________________ 95 undecided cubes, AFR 185s,undecided cam, undecided intake, and a 150 hit 89 "turbonotch" 2.3T You might want to hold on..i saw this on a cartoon once

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