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Re: Insulation
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 8 Dec 2000 06:52:58 EST
...Many Westys I saw at the Omerville Rally in Quebec this past summer have this insulation on their poptops. Westy poptop insulation The material...
Re: removing insulation adhesive
Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
Tue, 1 Nov 2005 15:30:21 -0500
>>I used GooBGone to clean off the residual adhesive that VW had used to adhere the old insulation. Great advice, I have had good...
insulation
Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
Wed, 29 Dec 1999 10:06:09 EST
good morning all, has anyone stuffed any extra insulation in the side panelsof their vanagon? if so, what kind and do you recommend doing...
Anybody successful when changing the fiberglass insulation on the dometic refrig burner vent?
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Tue, 20 Sep 2005 15:38:52 -0700
I have changes my insulation 3 times and cant get it right.The old insulation disintigrated when I removed it to check the lower...
Re: inner wall insolation
Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
Tue, 15 May 2018 12:40:45 -0700
...Both are hydrophobic and the aerogels have R-values ranging from R10 - R25 per inch … the only thing better is vacuum panel insulation (~R50...
Pop top insulation
Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
Sat, 22 Jan 2011 12:39:43 -0500
I am considering purchasing insulation for my poptop in my '89. Can anyone give me suggestions to what they have done? Thanks. -Jamie Auch...
Westy insulation removal
Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
Tue, 12 Oct 2004 09:19:14 -0300
Any opinion on permanently removing the insulation from a westy? I do not want any moisture or water to lay in there anywhere. I...
Re: Behind the reefer
Historical mailing list - jimt
Tue, 17 May 2005 12:08:36 -0600
Any insulation in that area or any area on a vehicle can trap moisture. Moisture is trapped when I has nowhere to vent to...
Re: '90 Carat, camper-to-be
Historical mailing list - David Maurio
Mon, 25 Aug 2003 16:31:35 +0000
...top of"? > > Does it mean: > > - between the insulation and the body sheet metal. > - between the insulation and the interior space. > - both. > > Thanks, > > Tim > > At...
Re: inner wall insolation
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 15 May 2018 16:33:11 -0400
...A better solution would be to use a thin layer (1/2” - 1”) of flexible high-density polyurethane insulation or an aerogel matt insulation...
Re: removing insulation adhesive
Historical mailing list - Brent Weide's Yahoo Account
Tue, 1 Nov 2005 09:57:42 -0800
...I removed all of the fiberglass insulation from the walls of my vanagon Multivan and replaced it with FatMat, a butyl rubber sound insulation...
Re: poptop insulation idea
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 11 Jul 2006 07:53:51 EDT
...Sew or glue one set of magnets onto the corners of the insulation pieces. Position the insulation, then attach corresponding magnets on the inside...
Re: removing insulation adhesive
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 1 Nov 2005 12:51:15 -0800
That is a very effective insulation with a radiant barrier that really works. We always use it on water heaters and ducting runs in...
Re: removing insulation adhesive
Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
Tue, 1 Nov 2005 10:39:26 -0500
...removing insulation adhesive The Termwell duct insulation? On 11/1/05, jake beaulieu <jbeaulie@nd.edu> wrote: > Chris, > > The stuff I am using is...
Re: inner wall insolation
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 15 May 2018 11:57:06 -0700
I use Fat Mat insulation and add a thin layer of fiber glass insulation on top of it. https://www.amazon.com/FatMat-Self...
Firewall
Historical mailing list - David Boan
Fri, 2 May 2014 06:43:49 -0500
I am installing my rebuilt engine, and found that the insulation on the firewall is crumbling. Does anyone have any advice on what to...
Body insulation idea
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 11 Sep 2014 21:48:26 -0700
...bet others have done it too ( not the stealing, but the idea) http://shufti.wordpress.com/2014/09/11/vanagon-body-insulation-idea/ Alistair
Re: Pop top insulation
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Sat, 22 Jan 2011 13:09:25 -0500
...Pop top insulation I am considering purchasing insulation for my poptop in my '89. Can anyone give me suggestions to what they have done...
For Sale - New Window Insulation Kit for 80-91 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:41:55 -0600
Volks, For Sale, Window Insulation Kits for Vanagon. Fits 1980 - 1991 http://tinyurl.com/5razo2 High-tech seven layered quilted insulation material keeps your...
Re: alternatives to fiberglass insulation
Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
Mon, 26 Feb 2007 10:27:55 -0400
I used some silver bubble wrap type insulation I found at Home Depot. Works great and is easy to cut to size and install...
Re: Westfalia Insulation
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Wed, 25 Feb 1998 18:49:58 -0500
> The reason is that insulation is actually a > medium to isolate dead air, which is the actual insulator (air is a > poor conducter of...
Insulation
Historical mailing list - Little Bear
Thu, 7 Dec 2000 16:53:43 -0500
...It would seem as if an insulating blanket for aircraft insulation would work best but at the cost would probably be too much. Any...
Re: Hot Foot Mods -- what's the best?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:59:40 -0400
Mike wrote: > What year is yours? An earlier model? My '87 Westy has no such problem. > It does have some exterior insulation and interior...
Thermal insulation for inside doors/panels
Historical mailing list - Toomey Douglas
Sun, 5 Feb 2017 09:58:41 -0800
Does any one have recommendations on thermal insulation for putting inside of door panels? I have removed the interior for body work and rust...
Re: removing insulation adhesive
Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
Tue, 1 Nov 2005 10:12:36 -0500
...my insulation appears to have just been placed inside. What "non water vapor" insulation are you using? Chris On 11/1/05, jake beaulieu...
Re: Westy insulation removal
Historical mailing list - John C.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004 19:14:20 EDT
...Any opinion on permanently removing the insulation from a westy? I do not want any moisture or water to lay in there anywhere. I...
got cool air to the front!
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Thu, 29 Jun 2006 15:52:56 -0500
Cool air delivered! I went to Ace Hardware, purchased two 8 foot sections of 1" gray pipe insulation, removed the vent located at each...
How did the poptop insulation job go?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 23 Jun 2011 07:56:18 -0500
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: Pop top insulation
Historical mailing list - David Vickery
Sat, 22 Jan 2011 12:30:43 -0800
...Pop top insulation > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Saturday, January 22, 2011, 10:39 AM > I am considering purchasing > insulation for my poptop...
Re: '90 Carat, camper-to-be
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 25 Aug 2003 15:51:45 -0400
Usually it means between the insulation and the interior space. For example, if you remove the front door panels you'll find a clear...
Soundproofing / Insulation and rust
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Fri, 14 Feb 2003 17:25:25 -0500
...http://www.members.shaw.ca/bilbo/Chrisvan.html Aren't you worried about trapping moisture between the metal and the soundproofing / insulation? Thanks, Chris
Re: cold weather insulation idea...
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 5 Dec 2002 06:11:01 EST
In a message dated 12/4/2002 2:41:39 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > cold weather insulation idea... > Insulation...
Re: removing insulation adhesive
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Tue, 1 Nov 2005 08:47:39 -0500
...my insulation appears to have just been placed inside. What "non water vapor" insulation are you using? Chris On 11/1/05, jake beaulieu...
Re: vanagon Digest - 29 Aug 2006 - Special issue (#2006-717)
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 16:11:51 -0700
I used a double layer of the silver bubble wrap insulation that Home Desperate sells in 2 and 4 foot rolls. Its a good...
insulation
Historical mailing list - David Boan
Sat, 10 Oct 2020 14:35:43 +0000
Hello Vanagon Types I have decided that it is time to tackle the firewall insulation in my '85. Some of it is falling off...
Sound/Vibration/Heat Product links
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:44:45 -0700
...Also has closed cell foam sound insulation. http://www.raamaudio.com Reflectix insulation Insulation for vans. They used to list Sprinter related information, but...
Re: Hot Foot Mods -- what's the best?
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:09:49 -0700
...They have the same insulation as you have. > > When I shipped my '84 7 passenger from Hawaii to California, in '99, > we > drove it...
Re: Engine lid insulation
Historical mailing list
Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:51:57 EST
...i ripped out all that nasty mouse fuzz insulation and went to a speed shop and got some aluminized heat/flame resistant firewall insulation...
Re: Insulation
Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
Thu, 7 Dec 2000 23:49:57 EST
...Bill >> The stuff they use in Europe is more sophisticated than the foil/bubble insulation. I have samples of it, and it has 7...
Re: insulation
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Wed, 29 Dec 1999 10:49:54 -0500
Joe- After a couple years of research into how to do it safely and practically, we spent about 4 months and $$$$ "stuffing insulation" into...
Re: Rust issues again....
Historical mailing list
Mon, 17 May 2004 22:24:12 EDT
...ive parted out quite a few vans that had "custom insulation jobs" and they were far more decomposed than vans without insulation/undercoating to...
Re: Thermal insulation for inside doors/panels
Historical mailing list - Toomey Douglas
Mon, 6 Feb 2017 09:00:06 -0800
...They are more robust that vacuum insulation and more affordable - though still quite expensive. >>>> >>>> Though we normally thing of rigid insulation when we think...
Re: Friday, a few banggood items for Vanagons?
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Fri, 4 Nov 2016 13:04:58 -0400
insulation <http://www.banggood.com/100cmx140cm-Fiberglas-Heat- Insulation-Cotton-Mat-For-Car-Turbo-Engine-Hood-Muffler-p-1102184.html> hose clamper <http://www...
Re: Hot Foot Mods -- what's the best?
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:52:25 -0700
...http://xochi.com/vanagon/hotfoot The pipe insulation is mine. However, the spray foam is not...I'll go out on a limb here...
Re: Sound, vibration, thermal, moisture materials
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:00:01 -0400
I use Acoustical Solutions VBD-10 water based damping compound, and Enguard insulation. The latter is NLA but I have a small stash I...
Re: Replacing fiberglass insulation...
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Tue, 4 Nov 2014 11:14:14 -0500
Care to elaborate on "foam insulation"? I'm suspecting you don't mean spray it full of "Great Stuff" . . . . Or do you? Marc On...
Re: Spay expandable foam insulation in Westy?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 22 Jan 2006 12:05:40 -0600
...There are two major areas, each 1 foot by 2 feet. > >I know that there are spray expandable foam insulation products on the market...
Re: pop top painting finished
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 6 Jun 2011 20:55:01 -0700
I'm wondering about the insulation too. I have some foam, but what to cover the foam with? http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/06...
Re: Sound insulation info and tips
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:54:32 -0500
...It did allow snow to last longer on top due to the thermal insulation.
Re: Insulation behind Dometic fridge?
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:07:23 -0600
...I think Westfalia put it in for general insulation, not just behind the fridge for it. Not that they might have thought it was...
Re: thermal insulation
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:51:20 -0700
...However, if I have the panels off, I would like to use the > chance to add some decent thermal insulation on top as well...
Re: Heater pipe insulation
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Thu, 12 Jan 1995 21:22:39 -0800 (PST)
...I plan to get foam pipe insulation to replace it, once I'm done detailing the underbelly. Thom -- > My mind is like a sponge...
Re: Seam Rust '87 Westfalia
Historical mailing list - Jerry Granito
Tue, 1 Sep 1998 20:51:32 EDT
In a message dated 8/30/98 01:30:04 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mstebbins@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << Remember that there is insulation back...
Re: alternatives to fiberglass insulation
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 26 Feb 2007 07:02:21 -0800
...I > think what I will do is cut the bottom part of the insulation in notches > to allow any moisture to evaporate...kind of...
Re: vanagon Digest - 29 Aug 2006 - Special issue (#2006-717)
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 17:32:33 -0700
...thermal insulation > > > > Hi List, > > > > I just ordered fatmat (following the brent weide trend) for my sound > > insulation. However, if I have the panels off...
Deck lid insulation plastic sheeting
Historical mailing list - David Higginbotham
Wed, 11 Oct 2000 12:33:26 -0400
The deck lid over the engine in our 82 westy has a layer of OE insulation on it (to prevent excessive heat transfer to...
Re: Thermal Insulation;
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:24:44 -0500
...9:21 "John C..." <jcarp1910@gmail.com> napisał(a): > Hi All, > > Got the Sound insulation down pretty well, > I'm going to apply 4...
Re: Body insulation idea
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 12 Sep 2014 20:34:32 -0700
...It certainly looks less absorbent than fiberglass insulation. > > Chris. > > Wysłane z iPhone'a > > Dnia Sep 12, 2014 o godz. 0:48 Alistair Bell <albell...
Re: Friday, a few banggood items for Vanagons?
Historical mailing list - Daniel Certa
Fri, 4 Nov 2016 15:38:29 -0400
http://m.banggood.com/100cmx140cm-Fiberglas-Heat-Insulation-Cotton-Mat-For-Car-Turbo-Engine-Hood-Muffler-p-1102184.html Sent from my iPhone > On...
Re: Rust issues again....
Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
Tue, 18 May 2004 08:38:12 -0500
...ive parted out quite a few vans that had "custom insulation jobs" and they were far more decomposed than vans without insulation/undercoating to...