Bulkhead sound deadening pad

[new to this]

On the Stag forum theres been talk about the bulkhead sound deadening pads catching fire , there proberly all made by the same people so if you have bought or replaced yours for the Dolomite be carefull

Dave

[cleverusername]

I wish I could say I was shocked by that but I am not. It is why I have been wary about installing such material in the engine bay.

Another example of new parts not fit for purpose, I hope the owners whose cars have been damage by these substandard and potentially dangerous parts are compensated by the suppliers they purchased them from, for damage to their cars.

[Bumpa]

I think the sound deadening pads stuck on the bulkhead are more of a curse than a blessing. The silly little drains from the heater air intake exit behind the pads so the water remains trapped and rots the bulkhead away. Then there is the splitting of the floor by the pedals which can be concealed by the pads so you don't know it has happened. And now you talk of a fire risk! I am slowly removing mine and will pad out the interior wall instead.

[cleverusername]

I think the sound deadening pads stuck on the bulkhead are more of a curse than a blessing. The silly little drains from the heater air intake exit behind the pads so the water remains trapped and rots the bulkhead away. Then there is the splitting of the floor by the pedals which can be concealed by the pads so you don't know it has happened. And now you talk of a fire risk! I am slowly removing mine and will pad out the interior wall instead.

I am not sure you could get enough insulation that way. I am going to look into more modern materials, something fireproof, which reflects heat and has some bulk.

A path can left clear beneath the drain holes to allow water to drain.

[new to this]

I think the sound deadening pads stuck on the bulkhead are more of a curse than a blessing. The silly little drains from the heater air intake exit behind the pads so the water remains trapped and rots the bulkhead away. Then there is the splitting of the floor by the pedals which can be concealed by the pads so you don't know it has happened. And now you talk of a fire risk! I am slowly removing mine and will pad out the interior wall instead.

I am not sure you could get enough insulation that way. I am going to look into more modern materials, something fireproof, which reflects heat and has some bulk.

A path can left clear beneath the drain holes to allow water to drain.

Some of the modern materials are silver in colour dont know if you can paint it

Dave