Pieces of a foam blowing from the air vents

[Starter986]

Whatever you do: Do not drive the car until every last bit of foam has been removed. If the foam makes it into the intake, you're done.

Do the repair, and then drive it like you stole it.

[Rob175]

Drive it and ignore it. My 98 has been shooting tiny foam at me for years...lol. I carry a small tweezers in the arm rest for those bits that get caught by the plastic vent louvers. I'm sure no damage can be done. There's no way the foam could make its way to the intake. As others have said, there are threads to read IF you want to take things apart and make it a DIY project....but for me and my 98' w/87,000 miles a tiny piece flying out is to be ignored.....DRIVE ON!!

[GLImages]

Originally Posted by Rob175

Drive it and ignore it. My 98 has been shooting tiny foam at me for years...lol. I carry a small tweezers in the arm rest for those bits that get caught by the plastic vent louvers. I'm sure no damage can be done. There's no way the foam could make its way to the intake. As others have said, there are threads to read IF you want to take things apart and make it a DIY project....but for me and my 98' w/87,000 miles a tiny piece flying out is to be ignored.....DRIVE ON!!

When the foam is gone completely (like mine was), your heat doesnt work too well or at all.

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[piper6909]

Originally Posted by GLImages

When the foam is gone completely (like mine was), your heat doesnt work too well or at all.

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Same with A/C, you pretty much end up getting mostly unheated/uncooled outside air. Or combined heated & cooled air at the same time without the ability to control the blend.

Originally Posted by Rob175

...There's no way the foam could make its way to the intake. ...

I'm pretty sure Starter was being more than a bit sarcastic there.

[78F350]

Originally Posted by Rob175

Drive it and ignore it. My 98 has been shooting tiny foam at me for years...lol. ... but for me and my 98' w/87,000 miles a tiny piece flying out is to be ignored.....DRIVE ON!!

I find it absolutely disgusting that someone could have a known deficiency with their 986 and not only flaunt the fact that they are doing nothing about it, but also encourage others to do so. Shame on you Rob175. Shame on you.
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[Rob175]

Actually the foam that is blowing out is so thin it resembles cellophane not foam since there is no thickness to it. Perhaps it's the first layer of clear that covers the foam itself?? Perhaps others who have done the fix can tell me. Honestly it looks more like clear cellophane very translucent in fact almost transparent. BTW.......heater and AC work perfectly blowing very hot and very cold when needed over the last 15 years of ownership. Obviously, it's always best to "fix" any and all issues....but I wait till I have to on items that don't affect much. (....and since mine is a "summer driver" I seldom use either heat or AC.......just top down fun.)

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by Rob175

Actually the foam that is blowing out is so thin

I'd get in there and get it sorted. John (78F350) has a good trick to make it easier to get too and fix, from the radio compartment. For some reason I can't find the thread/reference but I'm sure he'll let us know soon. Not to go all apocalyptic on ya but I can't imagine for a minute that breathing those chemically made micro-size particles floating around in that small cabin is a good thing for your well being. Consider fixing this soon if this is freely blowing out of the system.

[78F350]

Originally Posted by Nine8Six

... Not to go all apocalyptic on ya but I can't imagine for a minute that breathing those chemically made micro-size particles floating around in that small cabin is a good thing for your well being. Consider fixing this soon if this is freely blowing out of the system.

Oh great, I'm about to go for a 400 mile drive in one of my '99s that I've been meaning to fix for about a year now. I'm going to have to wear my 3M painting mask for the whole trip.

Just messing with you Rob, but it's not that hard to fix.
Start at Post #57 when you're ready: http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/42802-interior-vent-debris-2.html

[Cunningr]

Mine blows foam from time to time, but I havent fixed it yet. I found just reducing the fan speed to no more than 2 or 3 not using the auto setting keeps it from blowing bits. My heating and air still works and the cabin is small so dont really need high speed air.