Dampening, Sealing, Bagging The R2000 Z

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Here are some details on how I attacked the fume leaks and noise:

1. For sealing obvious holes,I used a commonly available (tough as hell) tape from the housing industry that is used to fasten and seal vapor barrier membranes on the inside and outside of homes. It is designed to stick from -40C to +40C and is very tough to tear or stretch. In Canada we often refer to it as Tyvek tape however, it is manufactured by a company called Tuck and it can be used to secure an extrenal permeable membrane house wrap made by Dupont called Tyvek (I believe Dupont may also make the same tape but I have only seen the Tuck brand). I think by us calling it code-name Tyvek tape,it stays as "our little secret" (just like Robertson screws) thus making Canada a little more exciting place to be Be thankful that I am now a partial USA resident and sharing this with you. Digression: During the door sealing,I decided that sealing all of the holes with Tyvek tape was better than the conventional method of caulking and vapor barrier poly, so I just used the tape.

Canadian Taxes Working

Supplier: Tyvek Tape

2. For larger areas prone to fumes, (rear tail light areas and rear quarter panel areas, I used a heavy household vapor barrier and sealed the perimeter with tyvek tape.

3. For noise reduction, I strategically placed Peel and Seal patches, as well as used double foil sided bubble insulation and closed cell foam(not shown). In fact, I cut a large piece of 1/2" thick closed cell foam to cover the rear deck. I used the foil bubbles (as seen in the photo below) for the floors and wheel well arch.

Important Tips:

For reducing the smell of peel and seal in the cabin, I experimented and found that simply covering the perimeter of each piece with foil tape or tyvek tape did the trick.

For sourcing closed cell foam at reasonable prices, look in the camping/sports sections of stores for yoga,exercise mats, sleeping bag underlay and also anti-fatigue floor mats. I found large grey rolls of the stuff at walmart and pepboys for $20.

If you are still reading and want another Canadian secret:

Fortunately I can now buy this in USA too. Sadly I have not found a local supplier of Tunnock's Caramel Logs...yet.

Edited November 5, 2011 by Blue