Sealing, heat and noise insulation on my GT6 gearbox tunnel.
Plastic (vac formed, not injection moulded) tunnel from Rimmer Brothers.
Lined, 100%, with 12 mm thick Pyrosorb-S is a class "0" accredited cellular acoustic foam. Safe and easy to install. Includes self-adhesive backing.
Then skinned with Aluminised Heat Barrier
Flexible high temperature insulation.
Woven glassfibre sheet laminated to heat reflective aluminium foil. Approx 1mm thick.
Used Heat Resistant Adhesive from Woolies: Alphabond AF178 High heat resistant.
Rated up to 120 degrees centigrade.
Ideal for vinyl roofs, headlinings and lining carpets.
All gaps in the heat barrier are taped over with 3M 1436 Aluminium Foil Tape - 50mm x 50m. Ref17: MI-3M-1436-50
Aluminium foil combined with high tack rubber adhesive and easy release liner. Holds and seals on a variety of surfaces. Offers excellent flame, moisture, weather and chemical resistance for a variety of demanding applications in aerospace, automotive, marine and many other segments.
Seal to body changed to SRS15, Sponge Extrusion 'U' Section, 16mm (5/8") wide 14mm (9/16") tall.
Stuck to tunnel with Loctite ???? Superglue.
Rear seal to prop-shaft tunnel:
Used same SRS15 sponge extrusion and Loctite ???? Superglue, water and heat resistant.
Mounting:
James Paddock tunnel fitting kit (JPR919FK)
Two screws added (per side) for fastening to bulkhead.
Oil fill/level plug:
From bulkhead - 6”.
From floor top face - 2”.
I’ll upload pictures later on.