Engine compartment – firewall insulation
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Engine compartment – firewall insulation
Engine is off so it’s good opportunity to replace destroyed insulation on fire wall in engine compartment as in photo. Original is not available since long time. To be close to original I’m looking for black color material. Please advise what to use and how to fix.
1980 635 CSi EU
M90/L-Jetronic/manual
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Re: Engine compartment – firewall insulation
I would ask Bert to chime in here, but he had me get a sheet of neoprene and I glued it to the firewall. I was able to get in the correct thickness, so it lined up pretty well. It was obviously black.
Dale
Buffalo, NY
Dale
Buffalo, NY
1980 633CSi
1987 325is (sold)
2001 740iL Sport (sold)
2007 328xiT (Sold)
2014 320dT (Sold)
Current: 2023 Jetta GLI M/T
2007 GMC Sierra,
1972 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible
1987 325is (sold)
2001 740iL Sport (sold)
2007 328xiT (Sold)
2014 320dT (Sold)
Current: 2023 Jetta GLI M/T
2007 GMC Sierra,
1972 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible
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Re: Engine compartment – firewall insulation
Dale, how did you get it in there without yanking the engine
Nice idea on the Neoprene, I was thinking something more along the lines of Dynomat
So, how's life in Buffalo
Oh shit, stealing this guy's thread
Nice idea on the Neoprene, I was thinking something more along the lines of Dynomat
So, how's life in Buffalo
Oh shit, stealing this guy's thread
Bobbo
1980 633 CSi Cypress Green/Pearl Beige
2017 X5 M Sport Xdrive 35i Carbon Black/Ivory White
2005 330 Ci ZHP Cabrio Imola Red/Bone/Black
Re: Engine compartment – firewall insulation
- no problem.
Dale, what was the glue? How long is this mat in your car? Is everything OK with it?
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Re: Engine compartment – firewall insulation
Berts chiming in. I did mine with engine out, but with first making a cardborad template using 2 layers of neoprene of different thickness The reason being was twofold. one is/was I could get the exact thickness that way and the other was it was much easier to lay up on the car. I used very hi grade contact cement bought in a gallon can from an upholstery supply store. I used one of my spray guns to apply it. If the glue scewed it up I didn't care as the gun could be rebuilt in total for $35. For those of you who don't know how to use contact cement, it is applied to both surfaces and allowed to dry until it feels almost dry to the touch and then the two surfaces are mated together....carefully as you don't have much wiggle room. The stuff bonds together and is more than difficult to separate. Mine looks factory and I am sure Dale's came out well. I did mine engine out and have to give Dale a lot of credit for doing it with engine in
81 Euro 635 M90 with motronic. Currently under a complete nut and bolt restoration. Pictures at
flickr.com/photos/bertsphotos.
flickr.com/photos/bertsphotos.
Re: Engine compartment – firewall insulation
You may want to look at this discussion on Black vs Silver Dynamat:
https://driveviper.com/forums/threads/1 ... mat-to-use
--Ken
https://driveviper.com/forums/threads/1 ... mat-to-use
--Ken
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84 E24 633Csi Auto, Bronzit/PearlBeige 6997510
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Re: Engine compartment – firewall insulation
I did mine with the engine out, so not that impressive.
The place where I bought the neoprene had some adhesive. I cannot remember off hand exactly what it was, but I know it was a 3M product, and think it was green. I can look to see if I still have the can, but not confident.
It has been in at least six years. No issues.
Not snowing yet, Bob.
Dale
Buffalo, NY
1980 633csi
The place where I bought the neoprene had some adhesive. I cannot remember off hand exactly what it was, but I know it was a 3M product, and think it was green. I can look to see if I still have the can, but not confident.
It has been in at least six years. No issues.
Not snowing yet, Bob.
Dale
Buffalo, NY
1980 633csi
1980 633CSi
1987 325is (sold)
2001 740iL Sport (sold)
2007 328xiT (Sold)
2014 320dT (Sold)
Current: 2023 Jetta GLI M/T
2007 GMC Sierra,
1972 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible
1987 325is (sold)
2001 740iL Sport (sold)
2007 328xiT (Sold)
2014 320dT (Sold)
Current: 2023 Jetta GLI M/T
2007 GMC Sierra,
1972 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible
Re: Engine compartment – firewall insulation
Finally I did mine – 3 afternoons, I didn’t expect it could take so much work, even with engine out.
I choosed compromise between original look and proper job – bottom part is properly done I hope while upper covered with black EPDM mat looks nice.
Bottom part – firs layer is 2 mm butyl rubber mat – something like Dynamat. It’s sound protection – heavy, well sticked to the sheet therefore damps low frequency noises according to theory. The polyurethane foam with aluminium top self sticking mat is on the top. It’s enough heat resistant I hope not to repeat this whole job for next 10 years. Joints are protected with butyl tape with Alu on top. Both steps are on photos. Rust color spots are the rest of old glue that I gave up to remove. After 2 hours of cleaning with fat cleaner I almost saw everything double.
Upper part of splash wall cover – it’s just foamed EPDM 5mm thick self sticking mat. Neoprene or NBR could be also good. EPDM is good enough due to moderate heat resistance. The surface is less tear-resistant than original bithumen mat but it’s OK for me – I’ll treat it with care and love. Another story is how to fix it flat and straight without tucks, bubles etc. after protection paper removing.
Nothing is done behind servo – but let’s don’t overdo. I’m happy with what I’ve done.
I choosed compromise between original look and proper job – bottom part is properly done I hope while upper covered with black EPDM mat looks nice.
Bottom part – firs layer is 2 mm butyl rubber mat – something like Dynamat. It’s sound protection – heavy, well sticked to the sheet therefore damps low frequency noises according to theory. The polyurethane foam with aluminium top self sticking mat is on the top. It’s enough heat resistant I hope not to repeat this whole job for next 10 years. Joints are protected with butyl tape with Alu on top. Both steps are on photos. Rust color spots are the rest of old glue that I gave up to remove. After 2 hours of cleaning with fat cleaner I almost saw everything double.
Upper part of splash wall cover – it’s just foamed EPDM 5mm thick self sticking mat. Neoprene or NBR could be also good. EPDM is good enough due to moderate heat resistance. The surface is less tear-resistant than original bithumen mat but it’s OK for me – I’ll treat it with care and love. Another story is how to fix it flat and straight without tucks, bubles etc. after protection paper removing.
Nothing is done behind servo – but let’s don’t overdo. I’m happy with what I’ve done.
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Re: Engine compartment – firewall insulation
Wow, that looks impressive, think I'll be referring back to this thread
Say, your 6er wouldn't happen to be Cypress Green, would it
And would it just happen to be the same one in this photo
I'd like to know a bit more if it is, model year, S/N perhaps, as it would be interesting to see how far apart our 6ers were built
From what I've seen, it was like one day that BMW said, "OK, we're painting all of them Cypress Green today", and that was it
Say, your 6er wouldn't happen to be Cypress Green, would it
And would it just happen to be the same one in this photo
I'd like to know a bit more if it is, model year, S/N perhaps, as it would be interesting to see how far apart our 6ers were built
From what I've seen, it was like one day that BMW said, "OK, we're painting all of them Cypress Green today", and that was it
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Bobbo
1980 633 CSi Cypress Green/Pearl Beige
2017 X5 M Sport Xdrive 35i Carbon Black/Ivory White
2005 330 Ci ZHP Cabrio Imola Red/Bone/Black
Re: Engine compartment – firewall insulation
That looks really good - well done.
I did my lower bulkhead and front section of the tunnel with a gold woven mat, but left the upper splash panel in its cracked state as it looked like a real prick of a job
I did my lower bulkhead and front section of the tunnel with a gold woven mat, but left the upper splash panel in its cracked state as it looked like a real prick of a job
'85 635csi JPS (RA2-66)
Re: Engine compartment – firewall insulation
No, it's not mine however I know this car. It's 1981 model 635 CSi M90 Motronic, automatic gearbox. As far I know it's very well maintained.
My car is really Zypressen Grün 1980 3,5 l M90 manual with pealr Beige upholstery. I like this combination very much and maybe I'm not only one who had liked it that time.
My car is really Zypressen Grün 1980 3,5 l M90 manual with pealr Beige upholstery. I like this combination very much and maybe I'm not only one who had liked it that time.
I think that such a decission would concern rather "feldgrau" than Zypressen Grün. But there's something in it - now they use black paint mostly. Ehh, 80's was a good time.
Upper part is possible to do even with engine in but You need a healthy spine and a lot of patience. I'll give You some hints if You would decide to do it.
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