Engine Capsule Insulation
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In the preparation for a valve adjustment, I've taken off the engine capsule pieces and have found that the insulation is in bad shape. Interested to know what others have done -- is there a suitable replacement for this task without the need for replacing the engine capsule pieces -- they're pricey?
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Mine looked the same (maybe a little worse).
I picked off any detached tatters, left the rest as-is, and reinstalled.
Don't sweat it. All, except the concourse queens, look the same or worse.
I picked off any detached tatters, left the rest as-is, and reinstalled.
Don't sweat it. All, except the concourse queens, look the same or worse.
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Resurrecting this thread, I am finishing my valve adjustment and just cleaned my engine capsule pieces. The foam insulation on the inside of the engine capsule pieces was in tatters. I scrapped it all off and clean both bits in my parts washer. I though Porsche would sell the foam bits separately but they do not. Oh well, just like others I will now be insulation free on the inside of my engine capsule. Wonder what it is for? To dampen noise?
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Resurrecting this thread, I am finishing my valve adjustment and just cleaned my engine capsule pieces. The foam insulation on the inside of the engine capsule pieces was in tatters. I scrapped it all off and clean both bits in my parts washer. I though Porsche would sell the foam bits separately but they do not. Oh well, just like others I will now be insulation free on the inside of my engine capsule. Wonder what it is for? To dampen noise?
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I was told that stuff is only to reduce noise. I am in the same boat, scraped mine off and will use the plastic panel with the heat shield in tact and the sound foam gone... And no under tray, since running the car with the under tray just cost me a hugely expensive rebuild...way too hot in there...