engine lid insulation/ soundproofing replacement?

[ianirp]

Hi all, just wondering if anyone can point me in the right/ best direction. i am looking at replacing the original insulation/ soundproofing that is found on the underside of the T25 engine lid.
The existing stuff is starting to fall apart and i know of at least 3 people who have had engine fires resulting from this insulation dropping and catching fire. I seem to remember seeing an advert for foil based replacement, but can no longer find it.
Is anyone able to give me information as to where i can purchase such replacement. (failing that, i will possibly devise my own, but if there is something out there it may be preferable). Many thanks in anticipation. Ian.

[Oldiebut goodie]

Joined 31st January!!!!! Not bad nearly a year for first post.
In the future you could look on Ebay at this

[ianirp]

Thanks for your reply. i wish i knew where i had seen the foil based stuff. it was both insulating/ soundproofing and fire retardent. i remember seeing a picture of it fitting the lid perfectly. Thanks for your link. I have looked at your link and will definately bear this stuff in mind and hopefully get it sorted. if any one else reads this and knows of the foil stuff, i would be grateful if you could let me know, for my curiosity as much as anything.

Ian

ps. reference the bit about being a member for a year and only 1 post, it is not the first issue i have had along the way, but the forum is so good that all my other queries have already been answered so i have not needed to start a new thread!!. if i can go another whole year without having any major issues, i will be more than happy!!!.. thanks again.

[clifford coates]

Ian,

Try Agriemach. . . http://www.agriemach.com/default.php?cP ... pnvdhnj0h0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[peasant]

You do know that most newer vans came with tis kind of lid ...plastic and solid foam. They can be got cheaply in the bay

[Plasticman]

NO Ianirp, that is not good enough, youve joined a year ago, browsed the forum gleaned the info you want so have sucked a tiny bit of the life out of it and Im sorry but you will have to put a little back
Like a picky is always good of your van then some other piece of journalism to accompany it..
Mike

[ianirp]

All
Many thanks for your offers of information. i had mislaid all my logon information and have not replied to you before now. I am now back up and running, which is more than i can say for our trusty camper (terminal gearbox problems!), but that is in the process of being rectified, and i promise to do my best and to return something to the forums!!!

Ian

[el_kel1]

does anybody know whether seals direct do anyhing appropriate for the engine lid seal?

[uniB]

There's many an option here, was going to use something from here but not decided which one yet

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/deadeni ... rs/?page=2

[ianirp]

Many thanks for your replies and advice. I have searched some of the web links mentioned, and will work out the best option, but at least now i have got some good options to choose from.
In the interim since writing this post, the gearbox went, and now the exhaust needs replacing, so i am afraid the insulation/ soundproofing has had to go on the backburner again!!. Many thanks anyway, i think my lottery numbers are going to come up next week so i can get all the jobs done at once!!

Ian

[Cruz]

251 813 835 sound absorber for engine lid £21.37+vat

[Poseidon]

The silver insulation / sound deadener is called fatmat or dynamat and can be used In the engine bay..

[Plasticman]

Hi all, just wondering if anyone can point me in the right/ best direction. i am looking at replacing the original insulation/ soundproofing that is found on the underside of the T25 engine lid.
Ian.

Think I would run with the original, the stuff poseidon decribes is ok for the other parts of the bay
I think a lot of the problem lies in the original soaking up fuels over the years and then becoming flammable as the product when new was flame retard I beleive,
mike

[Cruz]

Think I would run with the original, the stuff poseidon decribes is ok for the other parts of the bay
I think a lot of the problem lies in the original soaking up fuels over the years and then becoming flammable as the product when new was flame retard I beleive,
mike

See below to follow up on Mickys advice

251 813 835 sound absorber for engine lid £21.37+vat

[Hightopfrog]

Just chipping in on this one. I managed to get some combustion modified foam sheet (so it wont support fire) from a guy at the Tatton park VW show and trimmed it to fit in to the two spaces. It needed a bit of trimming to slip under the lip of the recess, but it wasn't difficult and its fixed tight so it wont come out without a fight.

It look good and deadens the sound. The Guys name is Tom and the number I have for him is 02170841174.
Hope this helps you guys.