allroadSeattle

I have an '03 2.7T allroad (auto) with 90+K miles on the odo. I've only had it for a few months. I've noticed that after I step on the gas and drive a bit agressively, I feel heat coming into the passenger cabin - not through the vents - cool air-conditioned air continues to come in.

Turbos aren't making any unusual noises, there is no smoke, no fumes - and the engine bay looks fine (no visual cues with oil leaking, etc.). The gauges report that water temp and oil temp are in a normal range. It's just the feeling of heat.

Regular driving does not cause this condition. Just when driving aggressively.

Should I be concerned? If a repair of somesort is needed, I'd like to be able to steer the repair shop in the right direction.

Thanks in advance.

gatoride

output from the 2.7. Most of the energy increase goes to moving the car but some goes to more load on the rad. Given the hood and belly pan keep engine heat in the compartment, the extra heat load on the rad means that some higher temps come back. Also, the turbos heat up and most of that comes back directly and close to the firewall. Ergo, hotter firewall and hotter cabin.
All speculation of course.

paulroad

check under the car.. the heat shield over the cats.

Perhaps your are gone?

In all my ownership.03..stick..chipped.. aggressive... I've never had this.