[riscy]

So, I understand the doors have vents with flaps near the latch to allow air pressure to exit the cabin.

these flaps are outside of the vapor barrier to allow air to pass. Makes sense.

so what, then are these??

these are at the hinge end of the door, under the vapor barrier. It’s a heavy, sticky,thick, paper-like substance. It extends down 2-3 past the opening. This is on the driver’s side. It looks like there used to be one on the passenger side, but it isn’t there now (and I didn’t think that door was ever apart).

Anyone know what the heck this is and what it’s used for? And can I safely remove it since it doesn’t seem to be the same size/shape as original?

thanks!!

 

[Jayhawke]

covers hole in door for optional door speakers

 

[riscy]

covers hole in door for optional door speakers

...Interesting - thank you! I didn't know door speakers were an option in '88 - that will come in handy!! Still, it's just such an odd material choice. They could have just put a plastic blank, but this tar paper stuff is a little crazy.

Thanks again,

--Ron

 

[MrUnknown]

...Interesting - thank you! I didn't know door speakers were an option in '88 - that will come in handy!! Still, it's just such an odd material choice. They could have just put a plastic blank, but this tar paper stuff is a little crazy.

Thanks again,

--Ron

They do it to cut costs, it is cheaper than making a plastic blank.

 

[Watthour]

The adhesive mat also doesn't rattle within three months of leaving the showroom floor. Dynamat or something similar would probably work well.

 

[klark hawei]

these are at the hinge end of the door, under the vapor barrier. It’s a heavy, sticky,thick, (link removed) paper-like substance. It extends down 2-3 past the opening. This is on the driver’s side. It looks like there used to be one on the passenger side, but it isn’t there now (and I didn’t think that door was ever apart).

Anyone know what the heck this is and what it’s used for? And can I safely remove it since it doesn’t seem to be the same size/shape as original?

did you find out what it is ?

 

[MyWorkInProgress]

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[klark hawei]

...Interesting - thank you! I didn't know door speakers were an option in '88 - that will come in handy!! Still, it's just such an odd material choice. They could have just put a plastic blank, but this tar paper stuff is a little crazy.

Thanks again,

--Ron

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Yeah i didn't pay attention

 

[Rhotpursuit]

did you find out what it is ?

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