This was what I used on my first try. If it goes inside and will never
get wet, it's probably suitable. I think some car manufactures even use
Fiberglass blanket insulation under roof liners, etc. However if, as in
my case, the insulation has to go on the outside, I don't recommend it.
It soaks up water and oil like a sponge. I had one hellava mess to
clean up when I used it.
Roland
>
> I insulated the entire floor and firewall of my MGTF with fiberglass water
> heater insulation. It was very effective and makes an amazing difference in
> the summer time. I did the entire floor (the exhaust on the TF runs under
> the passenger seat), using the rugs as a template for cutting the fiberglass
> blanket. It wasn't too difficult and took about a day to remove the seats
> and carpets, tape in the insulation, sealing the seams with duct tape, and
> then reinstall the seats. It was well worth the effort. The only drawback is
> that the fiberglass blanket is somewhat bulky. There are insulation
> materials available for this procedure that would be much thinner and easier
> to install (I think JC Whitney carries some), but the water heater blanket
> is cheap and I think it has a higher "R" value than the alternatives.
>
> Whatever you use, you won't regret having done it.
>
> Cheers!
> Charley Robinson
> 1954 MGTF
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-british-cars@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-british-cars@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
> BROWNING_G_WILLIAM@Lilly.com
> Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2000 10:41 AM
> To: british-cars@autox.team.net
> Subject: advice on heat in cockpit of bj8
>
> Any advice on reducing heat in cockpit for BJ8 would be appreciated, I've
> been told to insulate the middle console over the trans, and underneath
> driver's seat , and fire wall (kits are available?)...
>
> thanks
> Bill B
> BJ8 1967
> Charlotte
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