Heater Fresh Air Flap

[v6spider]

Curious if anyone had ever made their own fresh air flap out of stainless. I'm thinking about making one..

Thanks!
Rob

[baltobernie]

Why? It is invisible once the cowl is installed. Clean up the OE flap and paint it.

[v6spider]

Why? It is invisible once the cowl is installed. Clean up the OE flap and paint it.

It is totally rusted beyond repair.. I've looked at it.. It's very simple I could make one out of stainless and it would never rust again.. Just curious if someone else has done it..

Rob

[burgandy81]

Hey Rob,

This is going back a long way!!!

How did you resolve this? I am in the same spot now and am just starting to mock up the replacement.

Google shows me that the original flap is concave and recessed down into the vent intake when shut. I assume this helps with sealing when closed? Possibly increases negative pressure and helps seal when moving?!??

Anyway, at best, my flap will be a flat piece of sheet metal.

What did you do?

Thanks,

Jordan

[124JOE]

you should paint it with por 15 if you are using just metal

[v6spider]

Hey Rob,

This is going back a long way!!!

How did you resolve this? I am in the same spot now and am just starting to mock up the replacement.

Google shows me that the original flap is concave and recessed down into the vent intake when shut. I assume this helps with sealing when closed? Possibly increases negative pressure and helps seal when moving?!??

Anyway, at best, my flap will be a flat piece of sheet metal.

What did you do?

Thanks,

Jordan

Haven't done anything yet.. I'm basically running with out it at the moment.. But it is on the list if stuff that I want to fix.. And yes I think a flat piece of metal will work fine..

Rob