Need to fix foam gasket on airbox.

[Greggy_D]

The stick-on foam gasket on my Taurus airbox isn't sticking-on anymore. What would you guys suggest for a more permanent fix? Anything silicone based?

 

[Gary Allan]

Contact cement? Patch with that stuff used for stuffing in windows when you put in an air conditioning unit?? Junkyard ..find another air box??

 

[Tosh]

I don't think it would be permanent, but Lowe's and HD depot have a fairly wide selection of foam and rubber weather stripping you may be able to adapt.

 

[Dave H]

I used the self-adhesive foam rubber that's commonly used around windows and doors. It's available at most hardware type stores, and even Walmart. There were two different types (and various sizes). A gray foam sponge and black foam rubber types. Having used both types around my doors, I stuck with the black foam rubber type. It seems to be more durable, and has held up on my air intake very well.

Dave

 

[andyd]

dunno re Taurus, but the air box on my heep is gasketed by flanges on the filter element. What Gary said if this is a problem for you

 

[Aldaris]

use velcro - not the hard side, but the soft cloth-ish side

 

[Jim Spahr]

Ny car didn't come with a foam gasket. However, I have been thinking about installing one like the foam strips with the peel off adheasive on the back like rec. above. Is that going to create a problem where none exists or make a better seal? Car is a 94 Chevy Impala SS with 5.7 V8