Fresh air vents?

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PITT40

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One of mine is broken. The damper just flops around. I can
t tell how to remove it fix or replace. It appears they are pop riveted in. Are they? And what is the best advise to tackle them?

Also, I had to replace the blower motor because it was locked up from sitting for 45 years. I bought a used one and it sings but I can't crap for air flow coming out the defrost. I have the damper closed that makes the air go to defrost and not heat at your feet. Any recommendations?
 
Everything needs to be tight!

I have done a bunch of these over the years and the one thing I have learned about the Alpine and Tiger heating and ventilation system is, everything has to be air tight and adjusted properly to get even a mediocre flow.
I have put in SS new flaps in with boxes still in the car, but it's difficult, and at a minimum, your dash needs to come out. Much easier to do on the bench, but you have the added work of removing and re-sealing. Not really a big deal, but whatever way you decide to go, you will spend some time on your back so go ahead and take those seats out!

When I say airtight, I mean starting with the seal around the heater motor, all the way out to the two opposite felt seals on each side of your heat/defrost flap, make sure everything is replaced. You should end up with a system that works way better than a 65 VW bug! :)
 
PITT40 said:
Do they just pop rivet in or am I missing something by looking at it?
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The vent boxes or the flaps? Both are riveted in. Boxes much easier to get back in than out due to the tight angle to drill out the old rivets.
 
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