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Originally Posted by dghii
You'll fret about it longer than it will take! All in all, I'd say less than an hour, including R/R of the radio.
I used an oscillating tool to cut the flap and a decent quality duct tape to cover the flaps. The tape takes a little playing with to get it in place. I cut multiple pieces for each flap. There may be a better choice for covering material but doing any of them will be a huge improvement in heater performance.
I also used the same duct tape to reseal the flap I'd initially cut. I done this procedure in a 986 and 996 and appreciate the original post that let us all in on the secret!
Disclaimer: I live in NW FL...our winters are mild, yet we do need heat in our cars off and on for a few months. I can't say for sure the heater is effective as it was when new, or repaired by other methods. I can say it sure is good enough for temperatures down to freezing.
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Yeah, so...... I did this procedure tonight. I think I was closer to 3 hours, than 1. But most of that can probably be attributed to my banana hands. [Edit] I just realized I'm being too hard on myself; in that three hours I also removed the shifter assembly and disassembled it, because I found one of the bearings from the new side lever for my Ben's short shifter on the carpet. Reassembled, reinstalled, adjusted, and then went to work on the A/C door project.[/edit]
The flap broke off as I was bending it backwards. And I ended- up tearing the crap out of my hands and forearms, just trying to get the tape onto the doors.
All in all though, it works really, really well now. Pretty happy with that.