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Quieting the sound (squeaking) of the engine cover
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 6:38 pm
by Jerbearyukon
JUst some double back foam?????
Jer Bear
Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 6:51 am
by critter
Jer,
I used the foam rubber rapping they put on A/C lines. It comes in 4 ft. lengths and is slit on one side. I found it in Home Depot in plumbing section I believe. They make two types. One is foam, the other is foam rubber. The foam rubber fits well and has quieted my engine noise considerably.
For those with soft tops, it fits perfectly around the canvas support bars to help eliminate canvas chatter.
Works for me.
Bob
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:24 pm
by Jerbearyukon
so you put that around the cover ring??
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:31 pm
by critter
Yep
Cut out for the locking handles and the side plates. The difference was amazing. Again, they make 2 types. I used the soft rubber, not the foam.
Bob
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 1:29 am
by Jerbearyukon
Oops I think you misunderstood me...sorry my fault - I just meant the oil cover part (the little one on top) - it's squeaks like a wounded rabbit.
Jer Bear
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:16 am
by cronapress
Very occasionally my "inspection lid" used to squeak. Don't know if temperature related or not.
Instant cure was a squirt of silicone based furniture polish on the ridge/lip of the engine cover. Spray on - polish off. Put lid back on - no squeaks !
Worth a try.
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:20 pm
by Jerbearyukon
thanks
jer Bear