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Old 06-24-2022, 05:37 PM
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Default Sealing material for gap on radiator shroud.

I have an aftermarket plastic “like” fan shroud on my 65 GTO.
There is an about 1 1/2” irregular gap along the top radiator tank.

Is there a foam like material, ideally with adhesive I could use that is heat resistant
And not likely to be sucked down through the gap ?

Thank you.

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Old 06-25-2022, 02:42 PM
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I’ve used the black foam pipe insulation to good effect. Just squeeze it into the gap and it will hold and seal your air flow.

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Old 06-25-2022, 02:49 PM
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Window or door frame insulation that comes in a roll. HD/Lowes. Sticky on one side to stick against the shroud. Different widths and thickness though I don't think there's one for 1 1/2". Pipe insulation may work better

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I have an aftermarket plastic “like” fan shroud on my 65 GTO.
There is an about 1 1/2” irregular gap along the top radiator tank.

Is there a foam like material, ideally with adhesive I could use that is heat resistant
And not likely to be sucked down through the gap ?

Thank you.
they make the pipe insulation with adhesive on the inside for situations where it needs to stick to the pipe like vertical runs etc.

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Old 06-26-2022, 02:38 PM
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I've used pipe insulation for the same thing except down each side.

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