Re: [DML] Road Noise - the "hole"

[Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx>]

Hi Mike (and everyone else who responded)

James Espey replied to say that none of the cars he had a quick look at in the shop had
this access hole. This included one car in the same VIN range as mine. I had one reply
from someone with a car in the 6000 range, and he had this hole. Walt has a cover for it,
and I certainly plan on making one for mine. Mine was full of a lot of old foam - now
dust - which needed hoovering up.

Everone who has this access hole says it's supposed to be there and assumes all cars have
them. Equally there are those who don't have it and say it shouldn't be there! I wonder
why some have it and some don't...

Oh, and I tried to order the gear stick grommet from PJ Grady a while back but he didn't
have any at that time. Note to self: Item number 134 to get in Memphis...

Martin
#1458

billsfanmd@xxxx wrote:

> Martin,
> Mike in Baltimore. I have an early 81 and I too was missing the 5 speed
> rubber boot....I was told it does help reduce noise and it does appear to do
> so...and the shifting feels better....I also have the cutaway (I think most
> cars do) But I also noticed alot of dryrotted foam in that area...I would
> think you could speak to one of the Delorean parts places but I would guess
> any kind of replacment foam in the middle console would be a big help....
>
> mike c
> 2109