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Jim_Philly
Member
- Joined
- Jun 30, 2016
- Messages
- 62
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- Points
- 8
- Location
- Norristown (Philadelphia Area), PA
- Vehicle Year
- 2007
- Make / Model
- Ranger FX4 L2
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Engine Size
- 4.0
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
I believe I have the classic high-mount brake light leak on my '03 supercab. Got a new gasket, will be installing shortly. I pulled out the seats and carpet today to assess the damage and, fortunately, no holes in the floor pan. But I want to grind out the rust and prime/paint or maybe POR-15 for good measure.
My question: what is adhered to the sheet metal of the floor pan? Is it heat shield? Sound deading material? I assume some of the rust has started to creep under it and I'll have to scrape/chip it off (if it was rubber at one point, then it's become very hard and brittle). But I kind of want to know what it is and if I should just scrape it off without putting something back in its place. See photos ...
My question: what is adhered to the sheet metal of the floor pan? Is it heat shield? Sound deading material? I assume some of the rust has started to creep under it and I'll have to scrape/chip it off (if it was rubber at one point, then it's become very hard and brittle). But I kind of want to know what it is and if I should just scrape it off without putting something back in its place. See photos ...
