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Old 06-19-2026, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by AV8R4AA View Post
I have been chasing a wind noise on my 4.6 for a decade.
Turned out the foam insulation was not adhered well.
The foam sheet was fair. I replaced both drivers door and passenger left
side rear. I used a hair dryer and got it softened and squish able.
Test drive at 80MPH the wind noise is minimal.

I didn't think a poor seal job on the foam panel would be a problem.
For those with a wind noise of undetermined location. Start with the
Door panel.
You mean the vapor barrier, right ?

Thanks for sharing...I sold my E53, I always thought the rear door wind noise was from the outer door seals.
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