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Material on fuel tanks pads

Discussion in '206/246' started by dgt, Apr 21, 2014.

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  1. dgt

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    #1 dgt, Apr 21, 2014
    What is the thin white material on the fuel tank pads and what is a suitable replacement?
    Looks like scotchbrite.
    Thanks, Andrew
     
  2. racerboy9

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    #2 racerboy9, Apr 21, 2014
    I think it is just white felt. Grainger has a synthetic felt that looks just the same.
     
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    #3 dgt, Apr 21, 2014
    Yes, it's some type of durable synthetic felt... I'll stop by grainger with a sample. Thanks.
     
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    #4 HMB-Dino, Apr 22, 2014
    Please provide Grainger part no if you find a match.
     
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    #5 synchro, Apr 22, 2014
    Mine are felt also but a bit dirty now although they could have been white.
     
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    #6 racerboy9, Apr 23, 2014
    Item 2HVC9, page 3056 in the Grainger catalog might be correct. You'll have plenty to spare!
     
  7. dgt

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    #7 dgt, Apr 23, 2014
    They had nothing for me to compare, however the original is just plain felt which I went with and the part you quoted is a fine substitute, 1/8" thick. It also optionally comes with an adhesive backing.
     
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    #8 dgt, Apr 23, 2014
    A thin strip of the same felt is used to seal the air cleaner lid (on early cars at least).
    I don't think it's used anywhere else.
     

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