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The sound insulation pad above the engine in my '79 SC is getting a bit saggy and needs replacing. I have looked on PP for tips about replacing it with the engine still fitted, but would welcome advice on where to get one from in the UK and what glue to use. Do I get an OE pad or is one of the lighter/shinier ones better, and where can I get one from?
Grateful again for your advice
Ian
 
Mine was missing when I bought my car and I have no plans to replace it - love that flat six music. Are you sure you don't want to go the same way?
 
I have just replaced mine whilst having the engine rebuilt, so can't comment on changing it whilst the engine is in place - I paid £40ish from Euro Car Parts - Lot of money for a peice of foam.

All the best,

Lewis.
 
John, Lewis,
Thanks for the speedy responses, you make it sound like I should remove the pad and not bother replacing it. John, did you notice much more noise and is it mainly for noise insulation? What about a nice shiny silver one? Any more ideas or views gratefully received.
Thanks again
Ian
 
It's sole purpose is to keep noise out of the cockpit. If you like the flat six sound take it out , they are a swine to fit with the engine in and even remove properly for that matter.
 
Thanks Bones,
I suppose that the best thing to do is to remove it as its useful life is over and see just how loud things get. If it is too intrusive I can then fit a new one. Any opinions on which type?

Ian
 
Keep a piece of the material you take out and go and look in- DIY stores and home insulation companies, you'll probably get an offcut for nothing if you don't mention the word Porsche!
 
Speak to indusrial laggers the black foam is the same as used on chilled water pipes for insulation. Evo stick type glues will hold it on.
Baz
 
Just removed the old pad at the weekend, what a difference! The engine bay looks cleaner and much larger and I can't say that there is noticeably more noise. I may not replace it yet. Any ideas what might shift the residues of glue from the painted surfaces of the engine bay? Might as well get it a bit more presentable.
Grateful for your ideas

Regards
Ian
 
Petrol will shift the glue and not be too heavy on the paint Ian, otherwise thinners but use either sparingly. You'll be working in a confined space there so be sure not to inhale too many fumes! [;)]
 
Thanks John,
I wasn't sure if they would use a petrol-soluble glue in an engine bay, I'll give it a shot.

Ian
 
Thanks Bones,
I'll do that but need to get over the petrol fumes first.................................!

Ian
 
It stops heat coming into the cockpit as well.

The shiny silver replacements come from Appbiz - www.appbiz.com - who are good guys to deal with. I spoke to the owner, Bob, yesterday about some carpets given the astonishing prices that Southbound are asking. They have some nice products.
 
Damn Richard - I've got a full carpet set and door cards coming from Appbiz as we speak, we could have shared the shipping - it's not cheap !

Bob at Appbiz was great to deal with, though the goods have already taken rather longer than promised to arrive. Pricewise, even after you allow for shipping and duty, they are still streets ahead of Southbound - I will reserve judgement on quality until I have it all installed, but the reports I have read have all been positive. The only problem is that he doesn't have a RHD carpet set for 964s, (though I believe he does have RHD 3.2 set) - fortunately he was willing to send me lots of blank carpet and binding etc. so that I can get the front section made up over here. Bob asked if I would send him my old RHD front section so that he can make up a RHD set for future customers - so I might see if he'll send me a new engine pad as a swap !
 
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