In <199608290309.WAA09422@teak.holli.com>, Robert J. Donahue wrote:
>I see from pictures in the book "The Complete MG TD" that the gear box
>cover should have insulation glued to it. Well guess what? My DPO strikes
>again, it's missing. My usual catalogs do not show this part. Does anybody
>know where I can purchase some suitable material for this purpose? It looks
>like it would not be difficult to cut it out to match the pictures.
>
I just removed the original insulation from mine in the course of
refinishing it. Apparently these stampings were not painted
originally--the blackish "finish" on mine came off entirely in the
parts washer. Wonder what it was.... ;)
The stuff is some sort of fiber, kind of like carpet underlay but
thinner (abut 3/16") and more dense. I'm going to try some carpet and
upholstery stores.
A. B. Bonds
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