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Discussion in 'Boxers/TR/M' started by ASK328, Jul 30, 2007.

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  1. ASK328

    ASK328 Formula 3
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    #1 ASK328, Jul 30, 2007
    My insulation over the motor on my TR was deteriorating rapidly, in cleaning the car last night I covered the engine bay with a drop cloth and ripped it out. I saw a recent post on renewing the insulation but in looking at other TR in the 88-91 range I saw many did not have it (various eBay listings and engine posts). I know the motor gets extremely hot but is the insulation really necessary?

    Thanks,

    Andrew
     
  2. 90koenigTR

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    #2 90koenigTR, Jul 30, 2007
    My 1990 TR's engine cover/third brake light enclosure looked raw and unfinished without the insulation. The insulation is probably useful for the protection of the light and maybe even the cover itself. I am sure that it gets very hot under there. I purchased the replacement stuff.
     
  3. carguy

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    #3 carguy, Jul 30, 2007
    From what I have seen, no - the insulation is NOT absolutely necessary. My 87 TR didn't have it, but my 89 does. I posted a while back about installing new insulation to the underside of the engine cover. They have some nice - yet low cost - stuff on the market that is somewhat formable and goes on nice with some adhesive spray. I've grown to like the look of the foil insulation - it brightens up the engine bay when the bonnet is open.
     
  4. parkerfe

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    #4 parkerfe, Jul 31, 2007
    If you don't replace it the paint on the rear cover will fade quicker...
     
  5. Prova85

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    #5 Prova85, Jul 31, 2007
    That's just plain ridiculous. My car is 22 years old with no insulation and the cover is not faded one bit.
     

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