Crotch Vent - Can I plug it or block it off?

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peleejosh

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Nashville, TN

• Mar 12, 2007

• #1

1993 XJ -

My lower dash piece is cracked and I am replacing it with one from a 96, which doesn't have the crotch vent.

So the crotch vent is useless to me, it barely puts out any air anyway. Is there something that I can use to plug it or block it off.

I seached, and a couple of posts mentioned Mopar may have a plug and a bulletin, but I couldn't find it.

Josh

 

87manche

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Ohio

• Mar 12, 2007

• #2

just plug it with something, either at the end of the hose or at the airbox. All you're going to do is foce more air through the other dash vents.
but I love my nut heater, and it works well in the 87.

 

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bfred

NAXJA Forum User

Location

illinois

• Mar 12, 2007

• #3

Duct tape!! Hence the name. Though you'll probably be one of the only people outside the hvac industry to ever use it for this pupose

 

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Wallyman

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Location

Wichita Falls, TX

• Mar 12, 2007

• #4

Theres a specially designed plug you must use. otherwise the entire heating system will fail..........














according to my dog who tells me a lot of stuff.

 

heyjpark1

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Location

Oakesdale, WA

• Mar 13, 2007

• #5

bfred said:

Duct tape!! Hence the name. Though you'll probably be one of the only people outside the hvac industry to ever use it for this pupose

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Although, duct tape is actually the worst thing you could use on ducts. Kinda odd, I know, but it dries out very quickly and falls off. You're better off using aluminum tape or something similar. :laugh3:

 

GrimmJeeper

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Location

Gardena, CA

• Mar 13, 2007

• #6

heyjpark1 said:

Although, duct tape is actually the worst thing you could use on ducts. Kinda odd, I know, but it dries out very quickly and falls off. You're better off using aluminum tape or something similar. :laugh3:

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BUT!

it holds till the job is done and you get paid! :greensmok after that, F em!:cheers:

 

heyjpark1

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Oakesdale, WA

• Mar 13, 2007

• #7

LMAO...so true. By the way, whats up with the nasty smell of duct tape?

 

GrimmJeeper

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Location

Gardena, CA

• Mar 13, 2007

• #8

heyjpark1 said:

LMAO...so true. By the way, whats up with the nasty smell of duct tape?

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well that all depends on who you wrap up with it :roll:

 

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bfred

NAXJA Forum User

Location

illinois

• Mar 13, 2007

• #9

Yes you can... But its been known to cause impotency problems! :laugh:

 

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vette75406

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Location

ALABAMA

• Mar 17, 2007

• #10

MOPAR part number is 56005896 price is 1.45 at any local dealership most of them will have to order it , comes in a pack of 8 , dont let them make you by more than one ,




mopar parts guy with a heart (sometimes)