[morecowbell]

Cover has dropped insulation all over the engine. Has anyone replaced this with something new? Ideas besides cover removal? Thanks Tom

 

[chittychittybangbang]

Unfortunately VW sells it as a single piece. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/soundproofinstall.php

is a decent replacement part. The replacement should be closed cell foam and should be able to stand up to heat.

 

[JoeMA]

layers of Dynamat extreme

 

[morecowbell]

Another question...

Was there a part of the cover insulation that hung down intentionally? Perhaps between the block/valve cover and the vacuum reservoir or oil filter...Thanks for the ideas, Tom

 

[chittychittybangbang]

Yes. There is a piece between the block and the vac, a piece in front of the oil dipstick, and a piece between the injection pump and the timing belt cover that hang down. See this page for a picture:
http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q_how_to/a4/enginecoverpop.htm

 

[morecowbell]

Thanks CCBB, going to try to fabricate something "custom". I "found" a large sheet of 1" thick closed cell insulation used on fuel gas pipe that is heated to 400-500 F. Any recommended adhesive? Maybe mechanical fasteners...
Thanks again, Tom

 

[shftdrvr]

Those things always fall off and rot. Use rivits to hold it since glues might not hold! That would make a smelly mess!

 

[morecowbell]

Thanks

thanks for the advice, I'll let you know how it works.
Tom

 

[rocketeer928]

I just ripped the foam off from underneath my cover. I got sick of it crumbling and making a mess on my engine.