13 replies to this topic

[leepol83]

Hi I’m just wondering which order to do this, I’ve got some new foam for the engine bay side if the bulkhead bit I’m unsure do I fit this before the wires, wiper motor etc or afterwards?
Thanks ?

[cal844]

Don't fit the engine bay side insulation as it will trap moisture

[leepol83]

Thanks for the advice, but if I was to fit it would you do it first or after wiring etc ?

[cal844]

Thanks for the advice, but if I was to fit it would you do it first or after wiring etc ?

The sound deadening goes in before the wiring and fuse box, personally I dont fit them as it traps moisture and can be fiddly to work around. You might be able to make a few neat cuts so the deadening pad is removable without having to remove the wiring etc.

Hope I'm helping you with this advice.
Regards

Cal

[leepol83]

Lovely thanks mate, very helpful

[Rorf]

I would never put sound deadening in the engine compartment of a carb mini. Stick it inside the dash against the firewall.

[cal844]

I would never put sound deadening in the engine compartment of a carb mini. Stick it inside the dash against the firewall.

I agree and sealer the front window once the rust is fixed properly ?

[leepol83]

I would never put sound deadening in the engine compartment of a carb mini. Stick it inside the dash against the firewall.

[leepol83]

Mines a mpi mini does that make a difference

[jaysmini1983]

again, as said above. they hold water!!! not what you want on a mini at all! just buy some sound deadening mat and fit to the inside(dehind dash) i did mine last night with 10mm stickyback close cell foam. 

[leepol83]

Ok thanks I will be fitting it as I’m looking for originality and it’s how it came out the factory,but thank you for all of you’re opinions On weather to fit it or not that’s really helpful!
Thanks again
Lee

[MikeRotherham]

There are some under bonnet foam insulation pads around that are closed cell. I think the ones Smiffys Bits sell are.

[leepol83]

Thanks mate that’s the type I’ve been looking at it’s foam

[leepol83]

Hi all back to actually fitting this now has anyone got a picture of the closed cell foam fitted to the engine bulkhead on a mpi mini just for reference ?
Cheers