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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 04:29 PM
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The only reason I can think of as to why that hole is so tiny is so that critters can't crawl up there.
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by egrand333
The only reason I can think of as to why that hole is so tiny is so that critters can't crawl up there.
That, or to minimize the entry of hot air from the engine bay.
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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That would be a great reason to leave it off!!!!
Well I must admit I didnt look too hard since I had been trying to get it back on for at least 15 min.
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 08:40 AM
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The only reason I can think of as to why that hole is so tiny is so that critters can't crawl up there.
It's purpose is to minimize the loss of refrigerated air, from the blower housing, when the A/C is running.
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Quicksilver Vert 01
It's purpose is to minimize the loss of refrigerated air, from the blower housing, when the A/C is running.
ABSOLUTELY!! If you leave the rubber boot off, you will be cooling the engine bay pretty good! Lots of air comes out with it off.

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