Thanks, Jim. I hadn't thought of it, but the foam strips made for going
between foundations and sill plates might be perfect!
Thanks.
Terry
Subject: Re: [TR] Transmission Tunnel Sealant
>I don't use any sealant between the seals and the floorboard or firewall.
>I too was concerned about getting the tunnel off again if necessary. First
>I make sure the floorboard and firewall are straight where the rubber seal
>will sit, then I glue and extra piece of soft foam to the normal rubber
>seal. The foam is 1/2' x 1/4" weather stripping and it takes up any gaps
>between the metal and rubber seal. If the floorboards are rather wavy, I
>would use 1/2' x 3/8" foam.
>
> I"ve had no problem with this sealing very well, and I just pulled the
> tunnel on my TR-4A after 8 years and it popped right off. Of course, I
> have a ABS tunnel which seals better anyway because it's stronger and
> clamps down better.
>
> I hope this helps, or at least gives you another option.
>
> Jim
> '67 TR-4A
> '68 GT6
> '73 Spit6
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