What is inside the tubing??

[preS]

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

[moito]

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

bonus info

i`v seen black and nylon colored caps

[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.




Remaining foam flushed out.

Any suggestions on how to get new foam in ..

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

Richard

[moito]

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




Remaining foam flushed out.

Any suggestions on how to get new foam in ..

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

Richard

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.

[denniso]

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