[TR] TR tran tunnel heat

[Q]

I have used a silvered Mylar "quilted" material on several cars with 
good results.  It is two layers of Mylar that have air trapped 
in-between them in about 1/4 diamonds.  It is bright silver on both 
sides.  I bought it at the local Orchard Supply Store several years 
ago.  Orchard is out of business but I expect that any "Real" hardware 
store would have it.

It is nice as it will not absorb oil (I install it on the transmission 
side of the tunnel).  I usually fit it to a new plastic transmission 
tunnel prior to installation on the car so the surface is dry and 
clean.  I use contact cement and cut a couple of pieces to fit the 
various contours of the tunnel.  The foil on my TR4 has been in place 
over 20 years now with no issues including no complaints from my wife.

I also under-felt beneath the carpet throughout the interior.  It is a 
good quality carpet as well.


Edward Hamer

Petaluma CA