Author Topic: Heater Core Insulation  (Read 5378 times)

bpossel

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Heater Core Insulation
« on: February 26, 2008, 17:24:40 »
Hello All!

Does anyone know where to buy heater core insulation similar to what comes with the new cores?  See picture below..



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Re: Heater Core Insulation
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2008, 22:33:15 »
Well, if it comes with the new core.........

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Re: Heater Core Insulation
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2008, 11:38:55 »
Bob,
McMaster-Carr [http://www.mcmaster.com/] sells high-temp  polyurethane foam sheets  - but you'll have to settle for charcoal/black colors rather than light blue.
I have used 1/4" thick foam, item # 86115K21 (up to +225° F) and it seems to work well.

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Re: Heater Core Insulation
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2008, 12:48:48 »
Thanks Alfred!  Now I recall you already had mentioned that to me...
Thanks again!
Bob

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Originally posted by 66andBlue

Bob,
McMaster-Carr [http://www.mcmaster.com/] sells high-temp  polyurethane foam sheets  - but you'll have to settle for charcoal/black colors rather than light blue.
I have used 1/4" thick foam, item # 86115K21 (up to +225° F) and it seems to work well.

Alfred
1966 blue 230SL automatic



bpossel  (Memphis, TN.)
'71 280SL  /  '97 E320