<VV> Only Serious Corvair Safety Issue-Exhaust gas

[Sethracer at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/12/2007 6:59:41 PM Pacific Daylight Time,  
korvayrouille66 at yahoo.com writes (Quoting from Consumer reports):

The Real  Concern  For Close Attention Should Be Possible Carbon Monoxide 
Entering  Via The Heating System.  Everything must be sealed perfectly.    See 
Consumer Reports, March 1966 page 129  states exactly "A more serious  
deficiency was found in CU's sample of the Corvair: the heating system leaked  exhaust 
gases into the passenger compartment.  If you already own a  Corvair or any 
other car in which the heater uses engine exhaust as its heat  source, check for 
leaks and have them repaired at once.  Exhaust gases  escaping into the car 
are not only unpleasant but also dangerous."   This was on a brand new 1966  
Corvair!   
Chevy did, in fact send a letter to all registered Corvair owners warning  
them of this problem. A new car would have been covered under warrantee. All  
Corvairs, except those with gas heaters, and those with a heater delete, are  
subject to the issue. If you have your lower shrouds in place, you should  
consider the maintenance of the exhaust donuts a regular item. - Seth  Emerson
 

 



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