Re: How to seal holes between trunk and pass. compartment on Spider

[Ian Lomax <sfalfisto@xxxxxxxxx>]

> i'm used to doing this on race cars, where the
> barrier is intended to slow
> or stop the spread of flames in an incident.
> 
> for small spaces, silicone from a tube, maybe?
> 
> for larger gaps, sheet aluminum with sheet metal
> screws or pop rivets, and
> then silicone up the gap. use rubber or plastic
> grommets where tubing and
> wires pass through, and then fill with more
> silicone.

The hole in question is about 3" wide by 6" high, and
is mostly covered by a steel cover which is screwed
over the hole and has a seal around most of it.  The
issue is that one corner is cut away, leaving roughly
one square inch open so a drain tube and some wires
can pass through it.

I'm thinking a better solution would be to cover the
entire hole and drill a specific hole for each wire or
tube, which could be sealed with a grommet. The whole
plate could also be sealed with silicon to prevent
fumes and fire.  

Any suggestions where to find a selection of grommets
for this purpose?

Thanks!
Ian
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