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May 22, 2007 15:29:37 GMT
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Right folks, any tips on sound proofing? The H Van makes a right din at anything above ooh, about 20mph. I know fixing the exhaust leak will make a different but with the engine effectively sitting between the front seat occupants, some insulation will be required.
Any tips? Any "traveller" shortcuts? (Got called a traveller last night while I was sat in the van!) If we are driving to Sweden, we'd like to still have hearing once we get there.
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Save my ears!jettadeluxe
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May 22, 2007 15:35:20 GMT
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I presume there's a removable engien cover in the cab?
Expensive choice would be Dynamat, but the cheapy version is bitumen roll, I think its the stuff for flat roofs. You can also use Rockwool, but its messier and the fibres get in your hands like fibreglass.
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May 22, 2007 15:36:36 GMT
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Yup. Removable engine cover (looks like a Reliant hump) but removable floors also.
Cheers for the suggestions.
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1986 Citroen 2CV Dolly Other things. Check out my Blog for the latest! www.hubnut.org |
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Save my ears!Deleted
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May 22, 2007 15:42:47 GMT
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Carpet underlay works an absolute treat. I had two layers under the carpets in my 100E and it worked a treat, you just got to be sure it doesn't get spoaking wet otherwise it starts to grow  |
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May 22, 2007 16:28:44 GMT
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Hmmmm. Wonder if soaking underlay in Fabsil would stop it absorbing water...
Not that the van leaks much to be honest.
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1986 Citroen 2CV Dolly Other things. Check out my Blog for the latest! www.hubnut.org |
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May 22, 2007 17:48:16 GMT
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I had a mini van a few years ago when i worked for an automotive firm that made sound proofing for Bentley,Aston Martin and Rolls Royce.and i got hold of an end of roll which was enough to do the whole van and what a differance.I'll see if i can get in touch with an old collegue and get you some.
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May 22, 2007 20:14:40 GMT
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on flat areas of tin, a nice thick brush with a large ammount of underseal will help loads. stoppering any airgaps will reduce the noise too, a squidge of dum-dum for there. you could put flotex under the carpets (has it got carpets?) not as good as underlay like J69 suggests, but it'll fit under carpets easier. and it's waterproof.
also, bmw use self adhesive acoustic matting in the roofs of most modern bmws, I first encountered it on an e36 touring with no sunroof. its a kind of horsehair-come-underlay tackle that sticks like you know what to a blanket! comes in pads about 18" by 30" and available at all main dealers if you ask nicely. unlike bitumen, it doesn't weigh anything at all.
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May 22, 2007 20:18:12 GMT
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ear plugs?  |
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May 22, 2007 20:19:58 GMT
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when i had my old vw 411 with stripped out interior, carpets rear seat etc, i used a pair of these  work perfectly if you don't mind looking like a tw@t, or not talking to your passengers. ;D |
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bryn
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May 22, 2007 21:37:56 GMT
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Sorry can you repeat the question? I've been deafened by the funk...
*Decides whether to drive stripped Volvo back to England or ancient Ambulance*
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Volvo, Buggy, Discovery and an old tractor.
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