Seems like if I'm on the freeway for a 15+ miles the transmission tunnel gets VERY warm. Warn enough that a cold drink will quickly turn room temp in the cup holder, is that normal? I was thinking of putting some dynamat under the carpet over the tunnel hoping it would reduce the heat. Am I just masking off a bigger problem? 4.0 5/M btw...
Am I the only one with a hot transmission tunnel?
- Thread starter meangreen98
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I was having this problem when my rubber shift boot (the one under your actual shift boot) was ripped. Once it was fixed it went away. That would be an easy thing to check if you have a manual.
EzPeezy
TJ Enthusiast
A new boot plus some of that heat reflecting shiny stuff made a huge difference on my Jeep. Also a body lift helped.
Climb under and confirm that the heat shield is still in place above the Cat.
On occasion I have been smelling odors, feeling heat and hearing road noise and this is what I found on my '01.
Just ordered a replacement inner boot and plastic shifter boot frame.
For the interim I cleaned the rubber and wrapped a couple strips of Gorilla tape around the upper and middle rips.
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Mine does too, but not the console alone, the entire center hump. My inner and outer shift boots are in good condition.
I’ll be needing to replace my body mounts, so I’ll experiment to see if 1.25 BL allows more air to keep things cooler.
I’ll be needing to replace my body mounts, so I’ll experiment to see if 1.25 BL allows more air to keep things cooler.
A BL doesn't necessarily mean more air flow in that area, aerodynamics and all that. I definitely noticed my transmission tunnel seemed to run hotter after installing my first body lift.
Nope, mine is hot, and the “overly expensive” Mopar boot, actually is kinda worth it. Carpet helps too in my opinion.
Carpet helps big time. The couple times I removed my carpeting it was way too hot afterward, I won't try taking it out again.
Now that is an interesting result. I wonder if it did add airflow, but forced more heat there from the engine compartment...
Hughesy
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Yeah nice! I have this same issue, what part did you search for to find a replacement? Do you have a link?
52078970AC Inner shifter boot
You can purchase it on Amazon, Rock Auto, Parts Geek, Quadratec and numerous other online sites...
Hughesy
Member
Hughesy
Member
My LJ had disgustingly dirty carpet when I bought it. I threw it out and drove bare metal for years. When I finally had enough of the added heat and noise, I bought a carpet kit and some mylar/foam insulation. I'll never go back to a bare tub again.
Wow, I posted this while on break at work yesterday and I appreciate all the responses, I'll definitely check the inner boot and replace it if necessary.