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Discussion in '206/246' started by Pantdino, Apr 12, 2009.

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  1. Pantdino

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    #1 Pantdino, Apr 12, 2009
    I recently noted that the space between the main coolant hoses from the radiator and the tunnel they enter (at the front end) was sealed with a fibrous material. I removed this out of fear that should it get wet it will never dry and doom any metal in contact with it. Since I never drive my car in the wet (living in Los Angeles) my plan is not replace this material or to use silicone to replace it.

    Any reason I need to?
     
  2. jselevan

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    #2 jselevan, Apr 13, 2009
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    " Any reason I need to? " by PantDino

    Heat - When I restored my car I removed all of the fibrous insulator, for exactly the same reasons that you discuss. Now I find a significant amount of heat radiating to the center console. When sufficiently motivated, I will remove the bottom floor pan and inject an expanding foam. There is no other way, short of scraped knuckles, of slipping a new material above and over the tube.

    Jim S.
     
  3. 2NA

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    #3 2NA, Apr 13, 2009
    It's also a way for "critters" to get in during storage.
     
  4. racerboy9

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    #4 racerboy9, Apr 13, 2009
    You could try sealing with dum-dum. Would be easier to get out later.
     
  5. Pantdino

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    #5 Pantdino, Apr 13, 2009
    So air flows into the central tunnel and then out various openings into the car? I guess I assumed the tunnel has continuous walls so that wouldn't happen.
     
  6. Pantdino

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    #6 Pantdino, Apr 13, 2009
    do you mean the stuff used to seal around auto windows when installing them?
    I have some of that stuff.
     
  7. racerboy9

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    #7 racerboy9, Apr 15, 2009
    Yes, dum-dum is a generic name. 3M strip caulking can be rolled into a ball and used for packing. I don't think it ever gets hard and seals really well.
     

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