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• Re: Needed, skylight recommendation
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 23 Jul 2018 16:30:54 -0400
  ...The original skylight was dual-pane (like a storm window), providing insulation when camping in cold climates. These days we also offer a single...
• Re: Gasket for propane lines and insulation for interior
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:41:39 -0500
  ...Gowesty, etc. > > Also, I'm going to replace the stock fiberglass insulation behind the fridge > with something that won't absorb moisture. Does anyone...
• Re: How Hot Behind Dometic Fridge On 100+F Day? (insulation clearances)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 15:46:08 -0500
  I should have remembered that it was a chloro-fluorocarbon, given all the concern that has been expressed about styrofoam as a source of...
• packing fragile things
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 09:34:49 EST
  ...Newspaper is the about the best insulation there is. Professional movers use it to protect fine china. I've used it many, many times...
• Insulated pop top sleeve / cold weather boot/ heating/ insulation
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 14:21:29 -0700
  Well, Ask and you shall receive. I have been looking for any ideas on a "cold boot" for the top and here Robin is...
• more insulation questions, and lessons learned
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 21:08:34 -0400
  ...1) Now that I have the door cavity exposed, I want to fill it up with insulation. Do I really need to leave that...
• 1987 Oxygen Sensor Wiring 2.1 liter Digifant MV engine
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sun, 24 Feb 2002 22:09:49 +0100
  ...It is what I would describe as a "double wire" as it has a "core" of stranded copper filament wire, surrounded by insulation, and...
• caulk your westy fill ports/hookups!!! or this will happen...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:08:15 EDT
  ...the pics above are what happens when the insulation gets soaked, and there is a horizontal frame member there, and it literally rusts a...
• Re: 87 Westfalia: Rear closet removal?
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Mon, 2 Jun 2014 12:25:32 -0600
  ...I just did it this weekend as I was putting insulation and a cut-to-fit pegboard over the glass. Geneva 1985
• Re: Is there a way to test the heater fan>
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 24 Oct 2010 15:53:52 -0400
  ...If it's still flexible and insulation not melted, should be fine. If it *is* melted the question becomes why didn't the fuse...
• Re:
  Historical mailing list - James R. Wetzel
  Fri, 11 Jul 1997 10:58:56 -0400
  ...I will check, but I think the primary purpose is noise and insulation. It is used on the floors as well.
• Re: Van insolation
  Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
  Tue, 5 Apr 2022 17:52:40 -0700
  ...I was waiting on the sound dampening and insulation 😀 Cheers, Pete On Sun, Apr 3, 2022 at 2:25 PM ddbjorkman@verizon.net < ddbjorkman...
• Re: Rust prevention behind Westy appliances
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 21 May 2000 08:20:28 -0700
  ...I've seen it mentioned that > the insulation at the bottom of the panel holds water and tends to promote > the rust. I suspect...
• "Permanent" poptop insulation
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:42:26 -0900
  I've considered buying a potop insulation kit but I have been put off by th= e idea of putting it up and taking...
• Re: undercoating body work (MSDS)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 17:39:17 -0700
  ...Any suggestions on new insulation? I was > looking at Reflectix (sp?) > > Bill > 1988 Westy > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on...
• Re: experience with Rubber Molded for engine insulation
  Historical mailing list - Christophe Guilbert
  Tue, 27 Mar 2018 19:55:46 -0700
  ...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 did the poptop insulation job go?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:19:46 -0700
  ...A few weeks back, someone was posting pictures of a poptop insulation > project, with the intent of finishing off the inside with some kind...
• Re: Headliner re/re ??
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Thu, 14 Nov 1996 12:58:09 -0500 (EST)
  ...The '85 crewcab has zero > insulation/padding between the headliner and tin roof. It was -11C this AM > and took longer to warm up...
• Re: sidewalls
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 10:24:10 -0700
  ...There isn't anything behind the passenger side except insulation. The driver side does have water and electrical, but it is nowhere near the...
• Re: Engine compartment lid
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 14 Sep 2016 09:18:41 -0700
  ...side-foil-thermo-guard-fr-heat-shield/398827_0_0/?checkfit=true http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sku/Univ/Metro_Moulded/Hood_Insulation/M71HI3.html
• Re: Horsehair in Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:32:32 -0700
  ...did they use it in the headliner insulation maybe? How about the back of that carpet over the engine lid?
• Re: Shady Boy Awning + Pipe Insulation for rain
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:13:57 -0700
  That started out so well. Mr. Squirrel, please leave the politics at home in your tree. Thanks, BenT MobileMod On Jun 10, 2010, at...
• Re: 87 Westy needs new power locks
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Tue, 06 May 1997 11:05:00 -0500
  ...wire somewhere (possibly grounding out with just a tear in the insulation, no less). What exactly are your symptoms? There have been a number...
• Re: looking for dynamat feedback...
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 15:31:48 EST
  ...Time, rvehring@YAHOO.COM writes: (also broken fibers from the stock insulation are probably not healthy for your lungs). Right on Folks, Can you...
• Re: Another Dometic Problem, Archives searched
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Mon, 13 Nov 2006 21:21:26 -0800
  ...bmts.com> wrote: > > Yup, I searched the archives; > > Recently I removed the fridge to install a new fan and upgrade the > insulation behind it. ....
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Captain Ray
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 14:14:29 -0800
  ...see Bulley's homepage for some ideas about really improving your insulation situation. http://www.bulley-hewlett.com/VWindex/ __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and...
• Re: Calling all OPTIMA BATTERY USERS!
  Historical mailing list - Greg Pratt
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 03:57:20 EST
  ...Lined the walls with rubber for insulation and installed a hold down strap. Ugly but out of sight. gp 87 syncro 7P converta-sorta...
• Re: Anyone use A3 serpentine pulleys & brackets on a VW 1.8 inline-4?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 14 Dec 2004 10:13:09 -0800
  On Tue, 14 Dec 2004 03:11:18 +0000, Chris DeLong <green536@hotmail.com> wrote: > I cut the insulation away from the decklid in...
• Re: Where's the water coming from?
  Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
  Mon, 13 Nov 2006 09:13:40 -0500
  ...The well holding the 1-2 oz puddle had no > insulation in it > > 2. Since the top piece of fiberglass was not wet and...
• Re: Renewing crusty foam underneath Engine Lid
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 2 Jul 2019 19:48:07 -0700
  ...The hood insulation was trashed so I bought some of the foil backed , self adhesive foam insulation and applied that. Sticky as you know...
• Re: O2 Sensor Woes
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 21 Oct 2001 09:37:28 -0400
  ...The signal wire from the sensor is co-axial, the actual signal wire at the center, surrounded by insulation, braided grounded shield more insulation...
• friday - 2 curious vintage cars, and cemetery by the airport
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:02:20 -0800
  ...Vanagon content http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/02/15/vanagon-heater-hose-insulation/ http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/02/14/syncro-propshaft-balanced/ alistair
• Re: How Hot Behind Dometic Fridge On 100+F Day? (insulation clearances)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:12:27 -0400
  At 08:11 PM 8/22/2010, neil n wrote: >Am torn if adding a second fan somewhere mid way on back of fridge...
• Re: Help with van bucking and spitting
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 16:31:42 -0400
  ...There exsists some wires whose insulation become crumbly. Easy to verify. Be very careful taking the plug off due to how delicate this area...
• Getting rid of smoke smell from westy??
  Historical mailing list - David Shepherdson
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 19:08:33 -0800
  ...Does anyone have experience of this? Steam cleaning and washing all the upholstery would be fine but if all the insulation has to come...
• Re: Vanagon curtain 'snaps' plus sliding door seal
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 2 Jul 2012 18:28:49 -0400
  ...I used that stuff to cover the insulation in my engine cover.
• Re: more heating ideas (insulation)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Oct 1995 12:37:00 -0400
  ...Other insulation ideas for happier campers: --------Buy a 4 x 8 sheet of styrofoam wall insulation. Pop top and place across roof area, leaving...
• Re: The Mouse that ate our Vanagon/FRIDAY
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Fri, 7 May 1999 19:45:19 -0400
  ...3 baby mice in it. > they pulled the hood insulation off to make the nest. > cleaned out the mouse nest, and got back into...
• Re: Engine lid insulation material?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:36:06 -0400
  ...Searched the archives, but didn't find what I'm looking > > for. > > > > I'll use the stock engine lid insulation, but need more to...
• Heater pipe insulation
  Historical mailing list - Chris Chubb
  Thu, 12 Jan 1995 08:44:18 -0500
  ...I looked for some of that pipe insulation, but the outside of the pipe is about 4 inches, and the home place did not...
• Re: !!! ACCESSORY NEEDED !!!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 07:19:22 -0400
  ...What I thought was extra sound insulation > on top of the engine hatch is really a mattress pad! Look out! t item. Rich: What...
• Re: Soundproofing / Insulation and rust
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 21:08:05 -0600
  That is a cool Radio and sound system Mike has in his Westy. I don't have any experience with braille radio but it...
• Re: vw on ice.....
  Historical mailing list - DOUG ELLEDGE
  Mon, 26 Jan 2004 10:47:04 -0800
  ...the pink stuff is insulation hanging.. > > chris >
• Re: poor mileage
  Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 13:21:01 -0800
  ...The shield braid on the O2 wire actually cut thru the inner layer of insulation due to years of vibration. After fixing this, it...
• Re: poptop insulation idea
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 12:50:57 -0600
  on 7/7/06 12:30 PM, Tom Sinclair at neeemo@YAHOO.COM wrote: > Since you can't have the poptop up in 70...
• Re: Trickle charging battery with 1.8W solar panel = failure
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 27 Mar 2007 10:53:54 -0400
  ...a few wires get chewed on by some inbred > hick distant cousins and suddenly all the squirrels in the world are > ravenous insulation munchers?
• Re: Propane heater question - Portable Buddy Heater
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 11:01:05 -0600
  ...fabric which makes it more insulating, or you could cut some insulation which would be much smaller and easier and effective for the front...
• Re: Replacing fiberglass insulation...
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 4 Nov 2014 10:44:40 -0600
  ...Getting rid of the fiberglass insulation is a good idea. If it were my vehicle, I would do two things. First I would replace...
• Re: respect - Didn't your mama teach you any manners?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 08:12:04 -0600
  ...I've replaced most of my insulation with this, it is easy to work with (blade and Rubberized glue) It insulates against heat (max...
• Re: Ground for O2 Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 12:48:17 EDT
  ...It is a central wire, a layer of insulation, a grounded sheath, then another layer of insulation. If the central wire ever makes contact...
• '87 Westy Weekender owner needs help!!!!!! 2.1L wbx running rich???
  Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
  Mon, 18 Jul 2005 05:57:21 -0700
  ...Strip back the outer insulation and cut the excess braided shield so it no longer touches the inner conductor, and your van will once...
• Re: Afternoon of progress
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Thu, 5 Apr 2012 21:39:42 -0500
  ...I sprayed the > inside of the cavities with under coating before restuffing with thicker > insulation to help reduce engine noise of a whopping 49...
• Getting wires to the roof - how?
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Fri, 23 May 2003 11:41:59 -0400
  ...way to do this that ensures that the wire won't rub through the insulation and that no water will come in? Thanks, ...Markus
• Re: Insulating a bus ceiling
  Historical mailing list - Yvonne Reineke
  Sun, 12 Nov 1995 13:35:01 +1300
  ...The wood slats can be unscrewed from the "bows" and the insulation can be pulled out for inspection, rust control. Camping at 0*F...
• Re: how to cool a poptop?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Gibson
  Thu, 11 Jun 2015 14:29:19 -0700
  ...Simple ventilation prevents the greenhouse effect to a large degree, but tinting or reflective insulation, best outside, not inside glass, is better yet. Think...
• Re: Pop top insulation
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 20:58:36 +0700
  Well, folks, don't know what rock you all been hiding under BUT, I have had this insulation, made by me, with the full...
• Re: Melted ground wire
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 30 Sep 2020 20:25:06 -0400
  ...I think your insulation chafed against the 86 terminal and shorted the wire to that terminal, causing meltdown the next time you run the...
• Re: Copy of: Front speaker replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 21:17:02 +0000
  ...Lots of times the wire breaks inside > the insulation, looks OK but don't connect. Thanks - turns out one of the power mirror wires...
• Re: rain-starting problem
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Jan 1999 07:38:04 EST
  ...Check these out (simple and easy to do) first and if they are OK (no thin spots in the insulation of the wires, no...
• Re: mice
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 16:04:47 +0000
  ...The rubber and plastic insulation on vehicle and house wires make nice little mouse futons. They also need a hole only slightly larger than...