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Re: [TR] 1/8" alum. foil padding

To: dorpaul@negia.net, triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] 1/8" alum. foil padding
From: Dave1massey@cs.com
Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2006 14:30:52 EST
In a message dated 12/2/2006 8:45:01 AM Central Standard Time, 
dorpaul@negia.net writes: 
> List,
> I am considering using (Liquid Nail-like) adhesive to stick
> aluminum-foil-like/padding (1/8" thick) to both top and bottom of gearbox
> cover and floorpans.  This roll of special padding says it keeps out 
> unwanted
> heat and noise and is shiny on one side.  Is there a good reason not to do
> this?  I will be especially careful not to trap-in moisture.
> 
I have done this under the carpets in the TR6 and the TR8.  I have never 
tried this under the metal, however.  But the Spitfire has an insulating 
blanket 
inder the transmission cover and as I recall it is fully encapsulated with a 
plastic sheet to prevent it getting soaked in water or oil.  If the insulation 
gets soaked it becomes less effective as insulation.

And as mentioned before, put them in in a manner that will allow you to 
remove them when they get wet.  I said when, not if.  Sooner or later it will 
happen.

Dave


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