soutie Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 I am currently rebuilding my 1989 110 CSW and have removed the original Closed cell foam with a reflective foil on it one side when stripping her down. Which is better to replace this original insulation on the bulkhead and under the floors especially where the exhaust runs- The closed cell foam with foil on one side or the Butyl with foil on them? Sound deadening would be a plus - however keeping as much heat out as possible is what I am looking for. I already have the wright offroad mats that I will be refitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Presumably you're talking about the inside of the engine-bay. In which case I'd say you really need the reflective-surfaced stuff - and make sure whatever you buy is graded fire-proof! The exhaust downpipe on a well-exercised turbodiesel often glows a nice dull red and you don't want flammable foam anywhere near that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soutie Posted March 29, 2018 Author Share Posted March 29, 2018 These are the pieces that I am talking about. My 1989 was a Turbo Diesel and had all of these pieces. I do not want to pay stupid money for the original items, so was looking to see if the foil foam insulation - which seems a like for like replacement is the way to go. I do not want to be sticking the insulation on the inside of the vehicle, as when if the gearbox etc. needs fixing I want to be able to take out the floor panels etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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