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Re: [TR] Transmission Tunnel Sealant

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Subject: Re: [TR] Transmission Tunnel Sealant
From: "Terry Smith" <terryrs@adelphia.net>
Date: Sat, 8 Apr 2006 17:38:15 -0400
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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