Heater issues, The issue is that it SUCKS! Options

[ninefourteener]

Afternoon all,

This past weekend, I opted to drive the teener in extreme cold for the first time. I knew the heater wasn't that great, but I didn't realize exactly how bad it sucks.

I checked the blowers..... both work.

I have 2 theories:

1. I'm running too rich, and its prohibiting my engine from getting up to full operating temp. (even after an hour drive, the temp gauge never got past 1/4). It runs fantastic in the summer... but below 45 degrees, it sucks.

2. I removed the rain tray. Consequently, the blower in the engine bay is sucking in EXTREME cold air, (no rain tray to block outside air, or keep in engine bay air) and even though it passes through the heat exchangers, they still aren't enough to warm it up.

Am I on the right track here? Or is there another reason why my car won't get warm, or blow a decent amount of heat?

--Matt

[r_towle]

ok,
The blower that comes on when the dash board lever is pushed to the right is the fresh air blower...

You dont want that to blow in the cold air...so leave the top lever all the way to the left and forget about it till summer...

The blower you are listening for is in the engine bay...

It is connected to either one or both of the heater boxes just below the heads through the engine tin.

The blower is located close to the front of the motor, and near the drivers side (there are several places, based upon the year)

Make sure if is it only connected to one side, that you have only one outlet on the blower and that the passenger side tube is capped off at the engine tin with the rubber cap.

This engine bay fan is activated by the lever BETWEEN the seats, not on the dash.

You pull the lever all the way up, key in run position, the fan will start...if you dont hear it..take out the lever between the seats and clean the electrical connection.

Rich