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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: jonny2112 on 27 June 2013, 19:38:37

Title: Scuttle panel
Post by: jonny2112 on 27 June 2013, 19:38:37

Had noticed that my panel had a crack in it, adjacent to the offside wiper spindle. Wasn't really worried about it, though it was quite large, but have since sourced a replacement. I have just realised the new one is broken too, where the torx screw attaches it to the body, but that's easily sorted.
Anyway, I'm wondering whether to replace the foam part to the underside of the panel. Is it worth it? And does it serve any real purpose? I'd be inclined to put it back on but just wanted to see the general consensus.

Cheers  :y

Title: Re: Scuttle panel
Post by: dbug on 27 June 2013, 21:06:52

Guess its there for sound deadening - or to soak up water?? ???

Title: Re: Scuttle panel
Post by: jonny2112 on 27 June 2013, 21:14:56

Usually the latter  ;D
Never thought of the sound deadening right enough.

Title: Re: Scuttle panel
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 June 2013, 21:36:50

Have removed said foam from mine :y it does nowt but collect water, and once saturated, drips it onto the coil pack >:(




Which is pants.

Title: Re: Scuttle panel
Post by: symes on 27 June 2013, 22:01:49

rhe foam is there to absorb as much water as possible and dump it on coil pack so GM make more cash :y

Title: Re: Scuttle panel
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 June 2013, 22:13:53

Omega scuttle panels are the devil's work!!  ::)

Title: Re: Scuttle panel
Post by: jonny2112 on 27 June 2013, 22:35:39

Quote from: symes on 27 June 2013, 22:01:49

rhe foam is there to absorb as much water as possible and dump it on coil pack so GM make more cash :y

 :D ;D ;D