Pedal box sealant?

[ToddK]

Does anyone know the proper way to seal the pedal box where it attaches to the floor and front bulkhead? When I removed it there was fresh seam sealer there. Is that the correct sealant or is there a rubber gasket of some type?

[jerry]

a sticky, tacky material is used. there's no preformed gasket used. it's the same stuff thats used to seal the heater box. 3M makes the stuff and you can use regular plumber's tack as well.

[Jack]

3M does make it and it is probably available at your local auto parts store. If you end up going to a heating or A/C distributor you would be looking for "butyl tape". It is used for sealing ducts. I kind of prefer the butyl tape as it is sold in 1/2" or so flat rolls. The 3M that I got was in 1/4" rounds. I think the flat is better...more sealing surface and you can trim it as needed.

[SteveJ]

Take a look through the McMaster website for closed cell foam and butyl tape. LOTS of choices in there.

You want it to be sealed, and you do not want any air pockets that can trap moisture and start rust.

[DukeRimmer]

auto parts/body supply, or duct seal from electrical dept of hardware store. Pretty much the same stuff, strip caulk is quicker but costs more.

[gabestr]

Thanks guys I was just wondering that. My gas tank and pedel box are in place but fitted up dry. Either of those suggestions are way better than using an entire tube of wurth DP300 gasket maker on the pedal box and some foam I am not even sure is closed cell on the gas tank.

Going to check mcmaster now. The home center and the little hardware store down the street don't carry that stuff.

Gabe

[esty]

a $3 tube of GOOP from walmart or home depot will last forever and create as good of a water seal as you'll get at any price

[K-Swiss]

I think strip caulk or butyl would be a less permanent fix. You never know what could happen in the future...

[jgerry2002]

3m Strip Caulk.

Great for '02 gas tanks, pedal boxes, E36 shock mounts and jack points.

It stays flexible, it is water proof and very sticky.