That, and a foam strip between the rad itself and its mounting diaphragm.  I 
must have run my roadster for 15 years before fitting that foam strip (it 
always had the rubber strip) but was surprised to see it makes a noticeable 
difference.  I think all rear-mounted radiators had the foam strip, but only 
from Mk2 was the rubber strip provided, according to the Parts Catalogue. 
Forward mounted radiators didn't have either, but the under-bonnet felt 
sound-proofing is pretty close to the top of the rad.
PaulH.
----- Original Message ----- 
> ...  If you look back at early
> Bs they had a rubber gasket fitted to the top of the rad support to force 
> air
> to pass thru the radiator.
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