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Insulating the firewall? 140-160

posted by  jdr5q on  Tue Apr 12 06:16 CST 2005
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I've been told that there are various methods for blocking the heat that tends to radiate through the firewall on older Volvos. (My 164's only somewhat more bearable than the 544 I learned to drive on years and years ago.) Has anyone got a recommendation on material and where to purchase? The heat wave's about to hit here in North Carolina, and I'm getting ready as best I can...








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Insulating the firewall? 140-160

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posted by  Sil on  Tue Apr 12 07:41 CST 2005
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I've found that the stuff that J.C. Whitney sells -- about 3/8th inch felt backed with reinforced aluminum foil -- does a pretty good job. Make sure though that you install it in such a way that it doesn't impede gas pedal travel. It helps to put it over the tunnel too. Foil side goes towards the heat source.
Bob S.








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Insulating the firewall? 140-160

posted by  KlausC on  Tue Apr 12 10:34 CST 2005
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I wonder if I could put that stuff on the bottom side of the hood? I would only worry about trapping water and creating a haven for rust.

Klaus
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98 V70Rawd(101Kmi), 95 854T(85K mi), 75 164E(173K mi)








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Insulating the firewall? 140-160

posted by  Niel on  Tue Apr 12 13:47 CST 2005
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I would also worry about fire...







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