Ferrari Mailing List: Re: 512TR Engine Lid Insulation/Foam

[Larry Bard (larrybard]

Thanks! Looks like places such as AliExpress (and no doubt others) carry this sort of thermal insulation:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32954585667.html?spm=2114.search0302.3.40.48945f39y6JTYQ&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_0,searchweb201603_0,ppcSwitch_0&algo_pvid=b69b93e0-0e15-43f5-8788-4502a183571e&algo_expid=b69b93e0-0e15-43f5-8788-4502a183571e-5

I'm impressed and more than a little surprised that yours has remained affixed for so long. But I suppose they use a special adhesive that adheres even under very high engine compartment temperatures.

I'm still wondering whether, if I don't replace mine, the heat is likely to damage the engine cover paint.

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From: Charles Perry <charles [at] carolinasound.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2019 7:58 PM
To: Larry Bard <larrybard [at] hotmail.com>
Cc: The FerrariList <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Subject: RE: 512TR Engine Lid Insulation/Foam

 

I redid mine using metalized insulation sold for engine compartments. That was before Amazon, so I can’t remember where I got it. I recall buying a roll of it from somewhere like AutoZone. Took the shell off the rear hood, cut it to fit. Once it was remounted it still needed a little trimming just so the plastic edges weren’t visible around the shell. I think it had sticky backing, but something about the shell shape also holds it in place.

 

So far it’s more than ten years old and still looks/works great. No significant heat to the painted surface above that I can feel.

 

 

From: Ferrari [mailto:ferrari-bounces+charles=carolinasound.com [at] ferrarilist.com] On Behalf Of Larry Bard
Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2019 3:26 PM
To: Charles Perry
Cc: The FerrariList
Subject: [Ferrari] 512TR Engine Lid Insulation/Foam

 

The material, which had partially decomposed, finally fell off. Is it's primary function sound insulation -- so that I needn't be concerned about replacement -- or will the lid paint discolor (or worse) from the heat, so that I should promptly replace it (in which case, any sources/material recommendations?)?

 

Thanks,

Larry