PE Summit Insert - Replacing Rockwool on sides

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mr2autoxr

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Nov 1, 2008
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Dexter, MI
How often do you replace the rockwool or whatever is on the sides up near the baffle on the PE Summit insert?

I've had mine now about 5 years and I notice the edges closest to the glass sag a lot and aren't very stiff like they used to be.

Is this bad? Any idea on where to purchase?

Thanks,
 
I had 7 years on my A body, before I got the new Summit installed. The front edge was a lil rough, but the rest was fine.
I don't think you need to replace it yet. Not sure if you can get just the insulation alone from PE.
I wonder if the Kawool at Lowes would work.
 
I wasn't quite sure of the name. But yeah the material along the upper sides of the box. I think it's Kaowool. I'll check ebay to have some around in case I need to replace after the next cleaning. They are getting a little beat up.

Thanks for the help
 
Correct my mistake. I would think if needed, you could cut the Roxul to any size you needed.
Still don't see how that would need replacing already though.
 
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