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• Short circuit/fire is ecu dead?
  Historical mailing list - Thoreau
  Sat, 1 Mar 1997 14:21:14 -0600 (CST)
  ...I had attatched the battery backwards!! so, the wire between the alternator and the solenoid is without insulation. the insulation was the source of...
• Re: Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:12:41 -0500
  ...The engine was hot, and the wiring was clamped against the plug shield and the insulation just melted, shorting the wires and burning off...
• Re: 102mph - Turbo vs. 6-cylinder
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Fri, 18 May 2007 01:43:33 -0400
  ...Passenger vans have factory sound insulation all over the place, Westies have none. I tried to replicate the passenger van insulation in my Westy...
• Re: Van insolation
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 31 Mar 2022 23:16:13 -0400
  The best insulation I have ever found is a product that's been discontinued, called Enguard. It is made of microfibers spun from pre...
• Re: Puzzling water drip
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:44:07 -0700
  ...I'm not aware of any problems there. > Contrary to what some others have said, there is some > fiberglass insulation between the van outside...
• [vanagon] Rust Alert
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 May 1996 08:59:41 -0300 (ADT)
  ...You can admire the complete lack of insulation behind the dash while you're there too :( Tim
• cleaning carpet in-situ
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 May 1997 11:44:07 -0500
  ...is really glued down and I just seemed to rip the insulation and stretch/mis-shape the carpet. No matter how long I suck...
• Re: Dumb maneuver (now I need a skylight)
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 21:29:59 EDT
  ...Less insulation, I suppose, but it works and looks fine. I even get an extra half inch of headroom. -Steven Sittser
• Re: New fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 22 May 2002 18:57:06 -0400
  ...the fuel >lines? I noticed that there is some type of insulation material glued >to part of the original tank. Is this necessary? > >Thanks...
• Re: how to cool a poptop?
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Wed, 24 Jun 2015 21:49:10 -0600
  ...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: Exhaust system insulation
  Historical mailing list - Mike Jeffrey
  Fri, 20 May 2005 09:09:24 -0700
  ...Exhaust system insulation > > > > > John: > > > > > > I did that to my ceramic coated S&S header pipes > > with good > > > results. No more > > > burns from accidentally touching...
• CAULK YOUR WESTY h2o/ELEC. FILL PORTS!! was Re: REMOVE THOSE HATCH PLUGS!!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 12:16:11 EDT
  ...the water sits in there being held up against the metal and floor by the wet fiberglass insulation.. water seeks the path of least...
• Re: wire pulling greese?
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone Greene
  Sat, 13 Feb 1999 23:00:13 -0500
  ...there any reason NOT to use this greese on automotive wire insulation? > Thanks. > Bill > 90 Westy Syncro No problem as the stuff is water...
• Door Lock Motor (acutator) repairing
  Historical mailing list - Denis-F. Bastien
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 10:24:41 -0500
  ...Only 2 small srings (about 2X4 mm) where disintegrated by rust where replace by insulation foam that push a cooper bar against another electrical...
• Re: '85 Oil Light/Thermostat Questions
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 14 Jan 2007 07:16:41 -0500
  ...sounds like the sensor wire might be rubbing/pinched, worn through the insulation, and shorting to ground. Or, you have an oil problem. Temp...
• Re: mystery vents
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:43:38 -0700
  ...I fill them with Great Stuff as part of my noise insulation project? >> And you raise a waterhorse inside your rear hatch if you...
• Road noise..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 10:41:33 -0700
  ...You'll find that the quietest set of tires will lower the interior noise waaay more than any amount of insulation or aftermarket sound...
• Re: Main Positive battery Cable
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:01:46 -0400
  ...However, in my considered opinion the likelihood of there being significant internal corrosion in the existing cable -- barring an opening in the insulation that...
• Re: 87 Syncro GL gas tank sender
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 22:24:51 -0400
  ...The insulation doesn't cover it. You will need to remove the carbon canister that is clamped to a bracket at the front of...
• Re: Sound Insulation & Air conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 08:40:24 -0800
  ...Initially (and this was done when the weather was warm) there was an asphalt smell, but when the van was finished (including fiberglass insulation...
• Re: Dometic in 100F ambient?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:50:00 -0400
  ...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: Custom Curtians
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Tue, 28 Jan 2014 12:09:48 -0700
  ...type of fabric did you use? Did you add backing for insulation or to block the sun? Any tips or thoughts? Anyone have patterns...
• Re: Male connector
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:30:06 -0500
  ...Of course to get a good fit of the insulation you have to get the matching male part. Yours, David
• Re: vanagon engine lid
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Feb 1997 23:00:35 +0000
  ...I also thought the > insulation on the plastic lid looked better that the metal one. The > metal lid's had fluffy stuffing like stuff...
• Re: wire pulling greese?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stratton
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 13:57:34 -0500
  ...not grease it's soap. >Grease will dissolve and soften some insulations. >Get wire pulling soap or use some mild hand soap. FWIW, If...
• Re: Antifreeze Sauna
  Historical mailing list - - Lauren Pelzer
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 18:27:16 EST
  ...clean up all that antifreeze which is in his carpet >and insulation. They never did clean the carpets. Three days later, when the van...
• Re: Engine lid insulation
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 12:47:46 -0600
  You swapped a metal engine lid for a fiberglas lid?? Not a good thing. That metal lid would give you far more "inside the...
• Source for driver's side body repair panel?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Sat, 12 Apr 2003 21:45:10 EDT
  ...dented and filled before I got the Van and the fiberglass insulation was soaking wet at the bottom. The rust is confined to just...
• Check your grounds
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Dongilli
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 09:41:00 -0700
  ...Obviously, the insulation should be stripped back far enough to allow full contact with the first (electrical) crimp, but leave enough to allow the...
• Hot weather modifications
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 12:17:25 -0700
  ...someone on the list detailed how he had taken everything apart and added 100's of lbs of insulation. Fine, but what I'm...
• Re: Rodents
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 24 May 2020 19:58:36 -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...
• Re: 88vanagon-missing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 29 Oct 2004 06:59:37 -0500
  ...The ignition wires undergo a tremendous electrical pressure - 25,000 volts every time the sparkplug fires - and eventually the insulation breaks down allowing the...
• Re: Don't let this happen to you!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:00:39 -0400
  ...Could an animal have >chewed through the insulation? You'll be pleased to know that immediately after the magic smoke came pouring out, the...
• Re: Shady Boy Awning + Pipe Insulation for rain
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Tue, 15 Jun 2010 06:42:22 -0700
  Frank Condelli wrote: > In a message dated 10/06/2010 2:05:17 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > > A...
• My noisy Agilis tires ???
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 08:58:36 -0700
  ...I am planning to put in sound insulation soon to try to deaden it. Also when I have the front end aligned I will...
• Kool patch in seattle area?
  Historical mailing list - Tim King
  Thu, 25 Mar 2004 11:50:27 -0800
  As long as we're talking about insulation and sound: - I'm trying to do some of the bulley recommeded work (http://www.shagadelic...
• Fridge sparker
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 20:46:31 -0500
  ...Fortunately I extingushed this very quickly and there was no damage beyond the insulation of the wire. I originally tried to get the replacement...
• Re: venting, was Re: dometic 182b question
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 12:26:19 -0500
  ...I did this by removing the fibgerglass insulation on the van wall.I hope someof it will conduct out.
• Re: Sound insulation info and tips
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 12:58:48 -0500
  Hello again. For the rear hatch,I got an underhood sound and heat liner from an old Buick.It was low mileage and very...
• proper voltages
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:54:31 -0400
  ...My paint/rust/insulation/interior detailing projects are finally completed. Of course I will never take it out of the garage again for fear...
• Re: What's A Syncro Worth
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sat, 9 May 1998 12:17:40 -0700
  ...cabinet and closet 10 CD Blankput changer window insulation for winter camping pop top insulation re same insulated all body compartments-doors projectzwo fog...
• Sometimes it's the little things...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 00:50:23 EDT
  ...Then because the PO of the Westy had done a fair amount of noise insulation... 8) add noise insulation baffles to the GoldBrick (my...
• Re: Van insulation
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:19:29 -0400
  https://www.b-quiet.com/?msclkid=94790740b02b11eca25feb3f8b23eaaf Very happy with the price and ease to install. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: Fire Wall
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 3 May 2014 08:44:55 -0400
  ...actually, the local shop is working on it) and the firewall insulation is really bad shape. Does anyone have any suggestions on replacing this...
• Re: Don't let this happen to you!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 03:21:50 -0400
  ...All that chewed-up-looking insulation is what was left after the smoke quit pouring out of the ventilating tower. Before it smoked, it...
• 2nd request: photo of Z bed hardware installed?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 23 Nov 2002 13:57:46 -0600
  Yes, dubass me took the Z bed out for insulation and stereo mods and screwed around long enough to forget how all the shoulder...
• Burnt rubber smell from Westy fridge on Propane?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 01:10:58 -0400
  ...rubber smell", very similar to the smell when you burn the insulation off of electrical cord with a soldering iron. Is this normal for...
• Re: Seam leaks
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 7 Dec 2014 14:27:59 -0400
  ...primer (maybe) and, if water has leaked through into the {wrong} insulation {for the task}, you could have larger rust issues develop unless your...
• Re: left lower seem rust!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Mar 2006 02:07:41 EST
  ...seem) there, it has no way to escape, > on top, that insulation is not helping... and it's not a fridge problem. > But, water...
• Re: left lower seem rust!
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 2 Mar 2006 08:06:02 -0800
  ...seem) there, it has no way to escape, > on top, that insulation is not helping... and it's not a fridge problem. > But, water...
• Re: rich running van SOLVED! thanks Gerry S.
  Historical mailing list - ghamburg
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 16:18:47 -0700
  ...Gerald Skerblitz, our former listmaster, pointed out that the oxygen sensor wire was coaxial in nature- it is a layer of green plastic insulation...
• Re: Attention Neil M. Dometic fridge exhaust wrap
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Tue, 19 Apr 2016 08:37:13 -0700
  ...I wrapped mine with a high temp insulation blanket made to go on >>> starters, >>>> and put insulation (reflectix type) between the hot and cold...
• Rust behind the Westy Cabinet
  Historical mailing list - Cooper, Jonathan R.
  Fri, 20 Oct 2000 10:09:21 -0400
  Well years of damp insulation and water drainage are finally starting to show as the rust at the rocker panel seam under the utility...
• Re: cognitive dissonance and refrigerators
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:04:15 -0400
  ...Along the way, I thought that insulation was much of the issue, and I checked the door gasket using the dollar bill test-- All...
• Re: popup top seals
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:05:41 +0000
  ...The location of the poptop > seal insulation bulb > more closely matches that of the original insulation flap, > providing better > insulation and better protecting your...
• Stats & results on soundproof-interior project.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Sun, 7 Sep 1997 08:34:32 -0400
  ...s "Sound and Heat Insulation used by NASA" A roll of Fiber-tech Fiberglass/silica exhaust wrap heat shield insulation Eight yards of 4...
• Re: Sound insulation advice
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:19:20 -0600
  I used the FatMat product that GoWesty sells. I put it on the two front doors and the sliding door. It made a difference...
• Re: Late Friday entry. LVC
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 2 Jun 2018 20:54:52 -0300
  I just use a sheet of XPS rigid insulation > On 02-Jun-2018, at 20:29, Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM> wrote: > > Re: Working...
• Re: !!! ACCESSORY NEEDED !!! - not
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 14:59:58 EDT
  ...What I thought was extra sound insulation on top of the engine hatch is really a mattress pad! Look out! >> good god man, how...
• Re: storage pocket IN sliding door...was Re: Magazine racks?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 07:05:35 -0700
  ...Just cheap fiberglass insulation glued to the metal. Since I don't have a panel, there's a pretty good view there right now...