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Engine Sound Insulation Damage

Discussion in 'Boxers/TR/M' started by lencap, Sep 11, 2009.

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  1. lencap

    lencap Formula Junior

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    #1 lencap, Sep 11, 2009
    The engine sound insulation on my 1988.5 TR has broken down over the years and needs replacement. The part alone is nearly $800 for what appears to be a foam material and some backing. I don't want to damage my car, but I also don't want to waste money on something that can be fixed/repaired for a more reasonable cost.

    Questions: Will I do any damage to the car (paint/etc) if I leave it as is - partly broken. Is there any heat damage that may cause paint issues if the rear area above the engine doesn't have the protection of the sound insulation? Is there a less expensive alternative to a $800 part and 2-3 hours of labor to put it in?

    Thanks in advance
     
  2. Prova85

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    #2 Prova85, Sep 11, 2009
    I'd remove it totally. No damage as my car (and others) never came with it. This has been discussed here recently. Search is your friend. :)
     
  3. Philwozza

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    #3 Philwozza, Sep 11, 2009
    I have non on mine and I dont think there has ever been any.
     
  4. jfc4321

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    #4 jfc4321, Sep 13, 2009
    I have the same problem on my 512 TR as many others have had the same problem. I have been looking on the internet for a type replacement material but I have been unsuccessful. My dealer told me it could be replaced at a rediculous cost of $1500. Rutlands said it is not available at all. I would like to find a replacement option rather than just removal.
     
  5. Melvok

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    #5 Melvok, Sep 14, 2009
    We had a similar therad here some weeks ago...

    Get some nice insulating rubber (1 cm thick) at a heater-store, cut it exactly in the right form and stick it in its place !
     
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  9. Melvok

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    #9 Melvok, Sep 19, 2009
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    I got a piece of rubberfoam, normally used against condensation for free from a local aircobuilder....!

    Name on the back says: K-FI EX ST (FM approved)

    Got out the old crinkling isolation.... and used this to draw 2 new ones...

    Got the elctric knive from the kitchen.... nothing better...!

    And applied Bison glue.....stuck the new isolation part perfectly in the back !

    It took me half an hour and this is how it looks.... Anybody can do this !!
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