Hi Bob. That's a great idea.
I've had my cover off recently. I dreaded removing the brake lever and
reinstalling it. I found you can muscle the cover in from the side without
cutting it or removing the lever. It bends but is pretty resilient. I didn't
do this last time, but it'll be easier if I also remove the shift lever next
time.
Regards,
Hugh Fader
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Bob Fabie
> Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 8:16 PM
> To: Trevor Jordan; triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: TR6 Insulating the Transmission Cover
>
>
> Trevor:
> I purchased a material commonly used for insulating water
> heaters and such. It
> looks like thick (3/16-1/4 inch) aluminum foil on the outside
> with an inside
> layer of bubble wrap. It's available at Home Depot/Lowe's, etc. It is
> inexpensive.
>
> I purchased a new plastic trans cover the my TR6 during a
> recent restoration
> of the engine compartment. I covered the underside with this
> material using
> aluminum tape available in the air conditioning/heating
> section. I don't
> recommend duct tape. Because of the non-symmetrical surface,
> it will take some
> patience to cut the material so it fits well, but the results look
> professional and the sound deadening is astounding.
>
> One more comment that might come in handy. Installing the
> transmission cover
> with the hand brake in place is "impossible". I decided to
> cut a slit to allow
> the cover to slide over the hand brake. Once in place, I used
> the aluminum
> tape to seal the small opening. You'll see what I mean when
> you start trying
> to install it. Then again, you may have another method that works.
>
> This insulation material is good stuff and I recommend it for
> insulating you
> floors and vertical portions of your passenger compartment.
>
> Good luck
>
> Bob Fabie
> '75 TR6
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