I've thought alot about using the stuff VB sells. But it is made out of a
weave of fiberglass matting. I am very afraid that this would trap
moisture and that is something I didn't want to do. I intend on using the
tar like mats that most car makers use today to stop noise, vibration, and
heat. these would actually protect the metal, but they are more expensive
and harder to find. Anyone have any experience with the fiberglass
insulation rusting out metal or soaking up water?
Patrick
At 05:05 PM 11/10/98 -0500, J.Raymond Lynch wrote:
>Ken,
>I had similar heat problems with my Austin-Healey.
>I eliminated them this summer. This is what I did:
>
>Removed all the carpets, seats, etc.
>Covered the Underside of the trans cover with a foam and reflective foil
>material from Dunrite in Texas(specifially for Healeys, but probably would
>work on anything else)
>
>Bought a heat reflective material (again, foil on one side) from Victoria
>British ($30+)
>Installed the trans cover, caulked any openings with adhesive house
>caulking. Check the firewall for holes, too.
>Covered the floor, trans cover, and firewall with the V.B. material, using
>3M spray adhesive.
>
>Replaced carpets and seats.
>I do not get any heat into the car now. Looks like it'll be cold this
>winter in the Healey!
>Good luck,
>Ray
>
>At 05:55 AM 11/10/98 -0700, Ken Bertschy wrote:
>>
>>>Not to mention, the cloth seats feel good when the tranny tunnel doesn't
>>>seal, and all that engine bay heat pours into the interior. :)
>>
>>
>>This is a terrible problem with my Spitfire. In the winter, the heat is
>>welcome, but the summer makes long drives in my Spit impossible. You would
>>think that the carpeting would help keep the heat out, but it doesn't seem
>>to make a difference. Have you found a way to seal out the excessive heat?
>>
>>
>>
>
Patrick Bowen
'79 Spitfire
Jacksonville FL
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