What works to remove the glue left over from the engine sound pad?
 

I recently removed my engine sound pad. It was mostly laying on my engine and falling apart, so I just ripped it all out. Now I'm left with all of the pretty yellow/brown goo it was attached with. I scraped at it with a brush, but it's on there pretty good. What can I use to safely dissolve it? I would like to avoid removing or lowering the engine if possible, and avoid damaging the paint. Something spray on that I can rinse off with a hose after it does its job would be ideal.

I used goof off with a power washer. It work just ok. I'm thinking something that will dissolve adhesive would work better.

I have no idea if this would work or not, but if I were in that situation I would try using some gasket remover, because I have it on hand, and know it is for automotive use. Works pretty good for getting off the goo left by old, worn out gaskets. Probably would have to scrub a little with the brush again instead of just rinsing away.

Acetone works but it's not fun. I just glued the new pad on top & cleaned the edges.

Ian

I think I read on this forum that 3M adhesive remover works great. Is this true?

3M Adhesive Remover is what you want.

Thanks for the feedback. Where do you get this stuff? Lowe's, Home Depot? Is it in a spray can or what?

quote]Where do you get this stuff?[/quote]
NAPA will have it. An auto-paint-supply store will have it. I've even seen it at Pep-Boys.

I buy it in a squirt can. Squirt it on a rag, rub it on the glue. Use patience...


Why not install an Ap-biz sound pad? Here is a picture of the one I installed. You can order one from Pelican, or Ap-biz. I only had to lower the back of the engine in my Porsche about 2" to install it. I didn't even need to unhook any lines.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1127863680.jpg

Yep, I had to lower my engine about 2-3 inches to get the old one completely out. I didn't notice any difference when I removed it, so I don't see a need for it. I think because it is a euro it has less sound deadening materal anyway. My dad's 88 has always been much quiter. It's also not a daily driver so I doesn't bother me.

I got the 3m stuff in an aerosol can, I have yet to use it but I imagine it would work great. The cans are hard to come by, I got mine at a local automotive paint store.

you aren't hearing a difference b/c the old one was so far gone it had no noise insulation left - a new one will reduce the noise

no reason to remove all the old glue - just spray on new glue and go. I use the tube type around the edges.

Thank you, Randy. I too, saw no reason to remove old glue simply to replace it with new glue & then hide it all permanently under a pad.

Ian