Source for proper heavyweight engine compartment sound pad?

[Jonny042]

I've purchased a few different ones (aftermarket and factory replacement) over the years and basically these have all been useless for the intended purpose, they are basically a lighweight foam with a vinyl skin on one side. Good for hiding the glue mess and easy to install, but scientifically speaking I would say no better than nothing at all for blocking engine noise.

I'm looking for a proper, heavy, pad, like was originally installed on my 87. I'll give up a pound or two to quieten things down a bit.

[john walker's workshop]

Once in a while I get lucky and find one at worldpac. Usually get the gray foam ones with a black coating, but sometimes the original style comes . Same part number, so you never know what you're going to get.

[sp_cs]

Rosepassion.con have them

[DNickel]

I don't know if this is any better but it's a bookmark I have waiting for the seal/clutch replacement. I tore the bits of the crispy one out but not going to attempt a replacement until there is room for my big mitts.

Can't post the URL as it's probably violating usage rules for PP. Check out Aasesales if that's allowed?

[Jonny042]

Thanks all, I should have checked our host before posting the question - they have a few different listings and one is described as "heavier weight" and has a correspondingly hefty shipping weight.

Will report back.

[lateapex911]

Bump. Mine disintegrated years ago, and I'm due, and...my engine is out. ANy report on the success?

[Arlo911]

The rosepassion ones are the early type, more like heavy felt. You need the heavy rubber skinned one, correct?

[Jonny042]

Originally Posted by lateapex911

Bump. Mine disintegrated years ago, and I'm due, and...my engine is out. ANy report on the success?

Somehow I got busy doing other things...... so, no, sorry, I never followed through on this.

[AG81]

Originally Posted by Jonny042

Thanks all, I should have checked our host before posting the question - they have a few different listings and one is described as "heavier weight" and has a correspondingly hefty shipping weight.

Will report back.

Jonny,

I used the heavier weight one when I had my stuff torn down in 2018. I was very please with the quality. Nice and thick

[Jonny042]

Originally Posted by AG81

Jonny,

I used the heavier weight one when I had my stuff torn down in 2018. I was very please with the quality. Nice and thick

Was it the "hefty" version from PP? I do still have to do this on my 87, but "The Project" has been keeping me too busy!

(EDIT/PS - that's a nice tidy engine compartment! The 3.2 can really be cleaned up by removing a few things!)

[Bill Douglas]

Then I tore my 1982 SC spare car parts to bits it had a big sound pad thing that went under the carpet and seats in the back of the car. Heavy, but I bet it worked to keep tire noise from the back wheels down as well as the engine plus exhaust.