ted_reshetiloff
Contributing Partner
I am in the process of replacing the engine compartment insulation and got going on it yesterday. It is a REAL PITA with the engine in place, but I got all the pieces cut and installed. Still need to go back and add a few more fasteners but I need a right angle drill to do that. I used 1 1/2" Sound Down foam. Stuff is brutal to work with. It has a 1/4" thick ruberized lead portion with foam on either side. The stuff was a real chore to cut. I really needed some humongo shears but had to get by with some HD scissors and a razor knife. I will take some photos next time I'm down. If I could make one recommendation to those considering the project I would strongly advise removing your engine to do it. The hardest part is the fasteners. The ones recommended are these pins you mount then push the foam over it followed by a washer type piece. Problem is there is not enough room to get the fasteners installed then manouver the foam piece into place. I used a combination of these hangers and some long screws with fender washers but that was a pain too. Anyway its pretty much done, still need to tape the seams and a few more fasteners. I just felt I had to share my pain, I'm still sore...