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#1 steeley

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Posted 28 April 2020 - 09:42 AM

Putting the car back together now and the foam liner that sits in the drivers side ducting has disintegrated
Is it necessary if so can I get or make one

Edited by steeley, 28 April 2020 - 09:42 AM.


#2 GT Jimmy

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Posted 28 April 2020 - 10:17 AM

I left mine in the ducting, i think it acts as a sound deadener. You can get upholstery foam on ebay quite cheaply



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Posted 28 April 2020 - 10:44 AM

I think Jimmy is correct, they are to help stop the pipe resonating from wind noise etc...



#4 Ade-Cooper

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Posted 29 April 2020 - 09:10 AM

I took mine out, no issues so far 



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Posted 29 April 2020 - 10:35 AM

Older cars didn't have the foam

#6 steeley

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Posted 30 April 2020 - 06:14 AM

It does seem a strange idea as any water that gets in surely just sits there and rots the foam then you are forcing damp air into the car and heater

#7 sonscar

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Posted 30 April 2020 - 09:24 AM

I am debating whether to remove it or not when I rebuild,hmmmm?.Steve..




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