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• Re: AC cutting out momentarily
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:21:00 -0700
  ...We looked at John Rodgers AC wiring last night and saw some cracking on the insulation as well. Try tapping on the relays with...
• Re: skylight replacemnt
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Johnson
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 23:04:11 -0600
  ...This may reduce condensation, not really much for insulation. Past that, I can't think of a reason to go OEM. Especially so for...
• Re: Van insolation
  Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
  Fri, 1 Apr 2022 08:53:50 -0700
  ...I had purchased denim insulation, but this thread is making me rethink that decision. Here are the storage pouches ... https://www.etsy.com/listing...
• westy canvas
  Historical mailing list - M Kelly
  Sun, 07 Jul 1996 22:13:26 -0700
  ...They stripped the insulation from the front ceiling and dragged it, via fresh air ducts and under the pop-top, to the rear and...
• Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler
  Historical mailing list - PNC Allen
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 15:07:37 -0500
  ...Do you have an older Vanagon with the single wire OXS? Regardless, the insulation on the wires off the OXS look intact, and I...
• Re: Dometic in 100F ambient?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:59:06 +0000
  ...Looking at the dometic, it seems to have very little > insulation, and it also seems to be self-defeating as it dumps so > much...
• Re: how to cool a poptop?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 11 Jun 2015 16:49:49 -0700
  ...any other type of insulation *inside* the poptop, or would >> there happen to be some kind of "paint on" insulation for the exterior... >> >> Patti...
• wire pulling greese?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 13 Feb 1999 18:24:27 -0800
  ...Is there any reason NOT to use this greese on automotive wire insulation? Thanks. Bill 90 Westy Syncro
• Re: duct tape
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 15:14:01 -0400
  ...the insulation in the engine compartment lid is somewhat falling off and I thought I would use duct tape to tape it back up...
• New fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Darren
  Wed, 22 May 2002 16:56:58 -0500
  ...the fuel lines? I noticed that there is some type of insulation material glued to part of the original tank. Is this necessary? Thanks...
• Bentley Question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 18:35:56 -0600
  ...So why the burned insulation? Dave in KC 85 Westy
• Re: Rodents
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 23 May 2020 22:22:45 -0400
  ...They got into >> the insulation, among many other things, and made such a mess that I had to >> replace all the insulation. I am...
• Works OK in AZ was:Strange AC Sighting in MD
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 10:12:23 -0700
  ...When I reassembled it I replaced all of the foam seals on the cold air box and I added extra insulation in spots. The...
• Re: experience with Rubber Molded for engine insulation
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 28 Mar 2018 02:45:16 +0000
  ...experience with Rubber Molded for engine insulation Hey, I've never used it or heard of it....but MAN, it sure gives me ideas...
• Re: how to cool a poptop?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Sat, 13 Jun 2015 17:29:18 -0400
  ...any other type of insulation *inside* the poptop, or would > there happen to be some kind of "paint on" insulation for the exterior... > > Patti...
• Re: How Hot Behind Dometic Fridge On 100+F Day? (insulation clearances)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:58:32 -0400
  At 04:46 PM 8/22/2010, mcneely4@cox.net wrote: >I should have remembered that it was a chloro-fluorocarbon, given >all the...
• Re: YokoY370 vs Mich MTX vs MX
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 12:10:34 -0800
  ...The more aggressive tread does mean a bit more noise, but in my kombi, no insulation, only 2 seats up front, its not too...
• Re: sound and insulation material site
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 14 Oct 2001 19:00:28 EDT
  In a message dated 10/14/01 3:55:55 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET writes: << Well, my father lives in Walla...
• Re: Engine lid insulation
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 09:36:38 -0700
  Hi Greg, I had the same question. A kind person suggested that I get a newer style engine lid. It ended up being quieter...
• Re: how to cool a poptop?
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Elligsen
  Thu, 11 Jun 2015 12:00:44 -0700
  ...any other type of insulation *inside* the poptop, or would > there happen to be some kind of "paint on" insulation for the exterior... > > Patti...
• Re: Gasket for propane lines and insulation for interior
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 08:34:50 -0500
  ...more > details ! > > > >>>>>Also, I'm going to replace the stock fiberglass insulation behind the > fridge > with something that won't absorb moisture. Does anyone...
• Re: heating ideas: insulation!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Oct 1995 12:35:04 -0300
  ...How much insulation was there before I started, NONE, not one bit. A rubber sound deading pad? 4"x10"x1/8" in sliding door...
• Re: Sound Insulation & Air conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Leaf
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 10:43:15 -0800
  ...I'm not sure if I'll do the whole fiberglass heat insulation deal, but some of the NASA insulation will probably go in...
• Re: Insulation on Engine Compartment? Side Steps?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:37:54 -0800
  ...Are engine > compartments supposed to be sound-insulated? Has anyone done a > re-insulation? What is the preferred material, etc? Thnx. > 2. � � �Side Step...
• Re: undercoating body work
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 15:02:20 -0700
  ...Any suggestions on new insulation? I was > looking at Reflectix (sp?) > > Bill > 1988 Westy > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your...
• Re: Melted ground wire
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 30 Sep 2020 17:40:33 -0700
  ...The idea of the 2 wires insulation chafed against each other is very probable because the heat damage is behind the fuse box and...
• Re: Copy of: Front speaker replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jeff & Jean-Marie Diebolt
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 18:51:41 -0400
  ...Lots of times the wire breaks inside the insulation, looks OK but don't connect. > >I guess I'm just lucky - or are '88s...
• Re: Center Seat Removal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Desanti
  Sat, 24 Oct 1998 23:46:32 EDT
  ...bolts and spacers to raise the rails above the carpet and insulation ? Might give up a little head room... but would gain some flexibility...
• Re Q Pop-Top Insulation
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Sat, 29 Apr 2000 12:39:39 -0700
  I forgot to add that i also made a fly for the outside of the pooptop for extreme winter camping. It helped on the...
• Re: insulating against road noise
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 22:58:57 -0700
  ...He warned that > > the > > > insulation could absorb moisture that would be transferred to the > > > fiberboard panels and lead to warping. That all makes sense...
• Re: How Hot Behind Dometic Fridge On 100+F Day? (insulation clearances)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 19:51:13 -0700
  ...Say over 100F. >> >> I'm installing 1" rigid board insulation to 2" thick. On average, >> there's now 1" between fridge cooling fins and...
• Re: how to cool a poptop?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 11 Jun 2015 12:55:18 -0700
  ...any other type of insulation *inside* the poptop, or would > there happen to be some kind of "paint on" insulation for the exterior... > > Patti...
• Re: outside road noise
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 07:54:27 PST
  Ken - What year did they start adding the fiberglass insulation to Westies? I hope it was by early '87! I have been thinking about...
• Re: Noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 22:38:18 -0700
  ...I was thinking of trying that, but got discouraged after I found out the door insulation was not helping much. --- Terry K <CTONLINE@webtv...
• Re: Perfect weather for Winter Camping!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:42:56 -0500
  ...2011/2/18 george jannini <georgejoann@gmail.com> > Re, poptop insulation: > > Here's Frank Condelli's plans & pictures. Last time we camped beside > Frank...
• '84 Oil pressure sender wire routing
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 13:16:03 -0400
  ...from contact with parts that could either melt or wear through the insulation. Anybody care to describe the correct routing for the wire? Bill
• Re: Odor removal (A refreshing topic)....
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 16:41:04 -0400
  ...I > suspect that the insulation pad underneath the carpeting is holding the > odor in. > > Does anyone have any suggestions for permanently getting rid of...
• Re: Removing Rear Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 19:45:16 -0500
  ...Once the panel is off, pull out the insulation, and I think you'll find the lock is relatively easy to remove. It;s...
• Re: Body work in SE PA
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Sat, 10 Feb 2007 14:25:35 -0500
  ha! what insulation! They must mean all the camping stuff removal. The only isulation in there is fiberglass which my 2 year old niece...
• Re: GoWesty fridge fan report
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Wed, 10 Jun 2015 20:56:12 +0000
  ...In my '82 Westy I removed the fibreglass insulation in  the wall panel behind the fridge. This improved the fridge performance noticeably. (It didn...
• Insulation on Engine Compartment? Side Steps?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Sloan
  Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:52:39 -0800
  ...Are engine compartments supposed to be sound-insulated? Has anyone done a re-insulation? What is the preferred material, etc? Thnx. 2. Side Step...
• Re: How Hot Behind Dometic Fridge On 100+F Day? (insulation clearances)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:41:06 -0400
  At 04:09 PM 8/22/2010, neil n wrote: > These temperatures, according to the manual, apply to the "space > around the cooling fins...
• Re: Hot Feet in '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 31 Jul 1995 17:51:58 -0700 (PDT)
  ...more pressboard and insulation? Take out the spare and lay down on your back, head resting comfortably on the sloping spare cover, and look...
• Trade metal deck lid for plastic
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 14:50:35 EST
  ...It's in good shape; no rust, good insulation. I need to modify my lid for a turbo inj. pump and plastic would be...
• Re: Vanagon GL 90 2.1L engine unexpectedly stalls while driving
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Thu, 20 May 2004 15:29:44 -0500
  ...wires that enters the side of the distributor had lost some insulation, and I'm assuming was broken. I snipped the wire and put...
• Hot Foot Mods -- what's the best?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:32:42 -0700
  ...extra valve to fully shut off the front heater water * pipe insulation on the coolant pipes under the van * insulating material on the sheet...
• Re: Exhaust system insulation
  Historical mailing list - Jim King
  Fri, 20 May 2005 10:07:04 -0400
  ...Exhaust system insulation > John: > > I did that to my ceramic coated S&S header pipes with good > results. No more > burns from accidentally touching...
• Re: Brocken wires
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 9 Oct 2009 07:22:32 -0400
  ...I suspect that VW installs wires > with same insulation for hot and cold climates. In the North, at sub-zero temperatures the insulation will...
• Re: LVC Ethanol Use
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 01:59:34 -0400
  ...When I pulled the pump, I found that there was no insulation on any of the wires, except for one piece about two inches...
• Re: Has anyone refinished the inside of their Westfalia's poptop
  Historical mailing list - Ri
  Tue, 5 Aug 2003 19:55:36 -0700
  ...I also considered scraping >the rest of the old "fuzzy stuff" off and refinishing it with Temp-Coat >spray-on insulation ( http://www.temp...
• Re: Thoughts on tyvek (westy cover)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 27 May 2011 14:59:39 -0700
  ...A vapor barrier like foil or plastic is placed on the = > inside to keep vapor from traveling into the insulation where the > dew = > point...
• Re: Fire!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:46:13 -0800
  ...scott On 12/18/2012 9:09 PM, Rob wrote: > It looks like just the engine & some damage to the hatch insulation > > Rob > vwrobb...
• Re: Fire!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:07:22 -0700
  ...It looks like just the engine & some damage to the hatch insulation > > Rob > vwrobb@gmail.com > > At 12/18/2012 07:41 PM, OlRivrRat...
• Re: What did I destroy now? (Ignition fail)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:52:59 -0500
  ...When the coil output doesn't have a path to ground the voltage rises very high and tries to punch through the coil insulation...
• Re: Front Speakers Re-wiring - '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 20:13:10 EST
  ...Just be careful not to cut the insulation off the wires as you feed them into the door. Roger
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  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 7 Sep 2012 13:39:49 -0400
  Insulation- you must be joking. A nice hot propane burner right underneath the box ain't exactly a help, either. Incidentally, my fridge has...
• Re: Can you make the bus quiet?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Thu, 21 Sep 1995 15:03:47 CST6CDT
  ...Original insulation in the vanagon Westy was fiberglass wool bats. The foam pad does have a California fire acceptance tag on it. I also...
• Re: colder fridge
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Mon, 17 May 2004 13:39:15 -0700
  ...Has anyone tried adding a bit more insulation to the bottom, top and back. I have some 1/2 inch "felt" stuff with a...
• Re: Sound insulation info and tips
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 13:27:44 -0500
  ...Nice,new, low pressure car tires may knock this insulation from first place for sound a westy. Cant wait to find out.
• ventilation improvements
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Fry
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 15:33:39 -0400
  ...Bought a roll of the reflectix insulation for around 40 dollars and glued upholstry fabric to the inside part to brighten up the insulation...