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Posted by: Rleog May 11 2015, 09:02 AM

What material do you guys use for this?

Posted by: Dave_Darling May 11 2015, 09:09 AM

I used neoprene. Got it from my local hardware store. Glued two layers together with trim adhesive, then glued them into place on the firewall. Front bulkhead too.

I think the original stuff was felt? Not sure, but it did a pretty decent job of holding water against the tank and firewall. The carpet that some people have used over the years as a replacement did a really good job of holding water.

--DD

Posted by: type47 May 11 2015, 09:19 AM

Ditto. I used stuff in the window and door insulation display.

Posted by: sean_v8_914 May 11 2015, 11:21 AM

old pc of carpet

Posted by: Rleog May 11 2015, 11:58 AM

Thanks for the quick replies.
Keeping away from the hydrophyllic stuff seems a good idea.

Posted by: Spoke May 11 2015, 01:49 PM

I used furniture pads with adhesive on the back as sold at Home Depot and Lowes. Comes in 4x6 inch sheets.

Posted by: PanelBilly May 11 2015, 02:58 PM

I used a rubber sheet from the plumbing department

Posted by: saigon71 May 11 2015, 05:43 PM

Polyethylene pipe wrap from Lowes, glued in with 3M adhesive. Won't hold water.

Posted by: Brian_Boss May 13 2015, 12:45 PM

I found some adhesive backed felt at Grainger that is a near perfect match to the stock pads. Item # 2FJA9 . Felt Sheet, F3,1/4 In Thick, 12 x 12 In

http://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Felt-Sheet-2FJA9?nls=1&searchQuery=2FJA9

Posted by: worn May 13 2015, 01:37 PM

Closest is probably felt from the insoles of shoes or as add one for shoes. I like the felt. If you are worried you can scotch guard. In my experience the rust on the inside of the tank is wher the worry is. Maybe line the tank with neoprene? Oh, just kidding Dave, I spect you are right on this one too. I saved the old ones spruced them up a bit and reglued them on. Figure the tank holds them in place.