Engine pad

Porsche-poor · 02-15-2006, 06:53 AM

I bought a Pad from our host to replace what was left of mine. The question I have is what is that little hole in the upper right for? I have a '79sc with the a/c removed. I pulled out what was left of mine after covering the engine and this section on both sides was already gone so I have no clue as to what goes thru there.

Dave

rlane · 02-15-2006, 08:20 AM

AC hose goes thru on my 78 SC (US)

Porsche-poor · 02-15-2006, 08:35 AM

No A/C. No problem. Thanks.

DG624 · 02-15-2006, 10:07 AM

David, how does this replacement compare with the original...mine also needs to be restored. I saw another version for about $140.

Porsche-poor · 02-15-2006, 11:24 AM

The one I put in is edge bound in black. I think it looks great but I did not have much to start with. Here is the before and after pic's

Dave

DG624 · 02-15-2006, 12:06 PM

DID you notice any sound improvement? Looks good

porschett · 02-15-2006, 12:08 PM

I just installed mine last week. That picture is backwards. The hole actually goes on the left side. So just mirror that image or mentally flip the pad vertically. I think it's for the rear defroster.

Porsche-poor · 02-15-2006, 12:09 PM

Have not started it yet. Just got it in late last night. Will let you know in the am.

bigchillcar · bigchillcar's Garage

i just ripped the old out and left it out..can't hear enough of my flat six to suit me..

ryan

Dan in Pasadena · Dan in Pasadena's Garage

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Originally posted by DG624
DID you notice any sound improvement? Looks good

I did mine about two months ago and it certainly LOOKs a lot cleaner/neater. As for sound, yeah it is quieter but 911's aren't quite. At least mine isn't and it is stock. Did mine while my engine was out for other stuff, cleaned up the engine compartment as well as I could while the engine was out too.

Porsche-poor · 02-17-2006, 03:42 PM

Yep had to flip it. Looks great now and sounds fine to. Much better looking that the old one.

Cipotifoso · 02-17-2006, 04:59 PM

It looks like you did a partial engine drop. What is exactly involved in this proceedure? Is is just a matter of disconnecting the motor mounts and lowering the engine with a floor jack? Also, what type (if any) glue did you use with this new pad?

bigchillcar · bigchillcar's Garage

i think this job is done by most without a partial engine drop, but loosening the two engine side mounts to lower a little with a floor jack would probably make for less cursing..

if it's a good enough procedure for removing all cis components..accessing the oil pressure switch, etc...then it's good enough for replacing the sound pad.
ryan

Porsche-poor · 02-18-2006, 09:12 AM

bigchillcar is right. I did a partial drop to remove the old one and put in the new one. As of yet I am not sure if I need to use glue. The new one fit so well it should not move at all. The one thing I would suggest is after the drop put a blanket in over the engine before pulling on the old pad. After I got the old pad out and the surface clean I was able to roll the blanket out from front of car to back and all the little bits of foam ended up on the ground rather than in the engine.

Dave

bigchillcar · bigchillcar's Garage

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put a blanket in over the engine before pulling on the old pad.

excellent advice..the backsides of these things have gone to 'disintegration heaven'..wish i'd known to do this before the mess it made. some form of spray adhesive was used on the backside of the sound pad to assist in holding it...3m makes spray adhesives that could be used for same on the new pad, even though they are bendable metal tabs intended for holding the bulk of the pad..
ryan

Paulporsche · 02-18-2006, 09:33 AM

Those w/ CIS should make sure the hole that accesses the mixture adjustment is plugged while doing this.