Nguyen Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Hello, i recently installed a FMIC and had to cut a hole in my sheet metal in the engine bay, under the windscreen washer water bottle. What could I seal off the bare edges of the cut metal with, that would also look neat? I want to do this asap before it starts to rust. Thanks. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/48743-cut-engine-bay-sheet-metal-for-cooler-pipes-to-pass-what-to-seal-bare-metal-with/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timd Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Repaint it. Get in there with a rats tail file or dremel if you have one and clean up the rough edges. Sand it, primer it then paint it. You could then buy a large rubber grommit which slots over the edges of the hole, will stop the cooler pipe from rubbing on the hole and looks neat. depends how noticable it is, you could use the an old door or boot rubber seal. Cut the soft weather strip off and use the flexible plastic coated metal stripping. Cut it to size and slip it on. Will do the same job as the grommit but will have a join mark good luck Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/48743-cut-engine-bay-sheet-metal-for-cooler-pipes-to-pass-what-to-seal-bare-metal-with/#findComment-978406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Use pinchweld, its like door seal rubber but has metal clamps in it. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/48743-cut-engine-bay-sheet-metal-for-cooler-pipes-to-pass-what-to-seal-bare-metal-with/#findComment-979211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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