What is inside the tubing??

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I am cleaning the rubber sleeve above. It “sits” between the rear seats and rear shock absorbers metal, it prevents the dirt from going up further.

It’s kind of empty besides a 5” length, where it’s stuffed. I can not check what its without making a slice in the rubber. Is the sleeve / tube supposed to be empty and did dirt creep in or was there foam that deteriorated?

I would appreciate your experience.

Richard

foam is inside this tube..early cars did have endcaps to prevent dirt/moisture .
later the open ends where sealed with tar like stuff

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i`v seen black and nylon colored caps

Franz your experience and knowledge is one of a kind.
I did find remains of foam at the end caps after I removed them.

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Remaining foam flushed out.

Any suggestions on how to get new foam in .. :confused:

Thanks and plan to see you in the late summer to pick up the webasto & parts.

Richard

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Originally Posted by preS

Franz your experience and knowledge is one of a kind.
I did find remains of foam at the end caps after I removed them.

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Remaining foam flushed out.

Any suggestions on how to get new foam in .. :confused:

Thanks and plan to see you in the late summer to pick up the webasto & parts.

Richard

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i do have 2K PU resin that i pour in ---it expands and becomes foam...this foam is used to make seat prototypes in automotiv industry etc.
can give you some of the stuff+ some tips how use it...

f.

What years was this seal used? My 70 Targa has it, but not sure it was original.