Hot air coming through handbrake

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Hot air coming through handbrake

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Hi all,
I have a 2000 MR2, in pink, which is still going great after 135000 Miles.
I’ve just noticed that there is a lot of heat coming through the handbrake housing. I don’t think it’s exhaust as it doesn’t smell fumey, if thats a word, though I’ve had the top off for the last 6 weeks so not about to suffocate.
Any ideas.
Thanks
Rachel


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Re: Hot air coming through handbrake

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coolant pipes run under there to the Rad from engine, it been V hot last 6 -8 weeks
its just the way it is in the summer... my V6 get toasty even with tbars out
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Re: Hot air coming through handbrake

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Thanks Pete. It’s a releif to know I’m not slowly gassing myself.
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