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• Insulation above transmission
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:59:25 -0400
  Since I have my engine out for the DJ-code WBX transplant I've taken a good look at the insulation above the transmission...
• Re: Spay expandable foam insulation in Westy?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 22 Jan 2006 10:03:59 -0800
  ...Spay expandable foam insulation in Westy? In removing the interior from my "new to me" van, I notice that in some places (in behind...
• Re: inner wall insolation
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 15 May 2018 20:17:49 -0300
  ...Polyurethane is the most widely used spray foam insulation in building applications and is available in one of two densities: Open-cell foam and...
• Re: Spay expandable foam insulation in Westy?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 03:27:29 EST
  ...i am not a big fan of spray on type insulations as they can sometime interfere with water drainage, or if the surface is...
• sound insulation above tranny
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Tue, 4 Nov 2014 11:51:32 -0500
  My tranny is on the bench undergoing rebuild! Mechanic has advised me to obtain insulation to put up in there, against the sheet metal...
• Insulation?
  Historical mailing list - Jonny Miner
  Sat, 17 Sep 1994 00:49:33 -0700 (PDT)
  ...that had the inner panels removed and appeared to have house insulation between the outer wall and the inner panelling. Anybody ever heard of...
• Re: inner wall insolation
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Tue, 15 May 2018 14:03:09 -0700
  I soooo miss having my van having sound deadner and insulation! I spent a lot of time and money setting up The Rastafalia, and...
• Vanagon Westy insulated?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Sep 95 20:08:53 EDT
  ...Could somebody who has looked behind the other body panels tell me if there is insulation there also? I plan to winterize my Westy...
• Re: van noise
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 18:37:17 -0400
  ...I first started using the insulation when I found out that my noticeably quieter 88 Wolfsburg had similar insulation installed at the factory. The...
• Re: cleaners, insulation
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 7 Aug 1999 15:28:47 -0400
  For info on noise abatement/insulation see www.bulley-hewlett.com/VWindex, still with no banner ads, and no links to pornography, despite numerous...
• Shady Boy Awning + Pipe Insulation for rain
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:58:57 -0700
  I'd like to thank whoever wrote about using foam pipe insulation to plug the gap between the Westy roof and the Shady Boy...
• Re: sagging rubber insulation above transmission
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Mon, 6 Sep 2021 14:07:24 -0400
  ...Was this the "metal grid" that held up some long-gone original insulation? I always wondered what it was for. Thanks, Alex
• Roll of leftover insulation
  Historical mailing list - Tarheel
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 18:37:14 -0500
  I have a roll of the JC Whitney insulation that Bulley uses in his insulating of vans. I do not need it and it...
• Re: '90 Carat, camper-to-be
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 12:00:27 -0400
  Which is why car manufacturers put a vapor barrier on top of the insulation. On Monday, August 25, 2003, at 07:14 AM, Eric...
• Re: Q Pop-Top Insulation
  Historical mailing list - Todd Thompson
  Sat, 29 Apr 2000 08:16:23 EDT
  ...It goes on very thick and the bright white + the insulation factor would keep the temps down a little. I decided that I would...
• Re: Soundproofing / Insulation and rust
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 15:36:10 -0700
  ...Soundproofing / Insulation and rust > > > I have looked at a couple of people who have soundproofed > their buses: > > http://www.members.shaw.ca/bilbo/Chrisvan...
• Re: Dometic insulation
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 17 Aug 2007 10:31:52 -0600
  ...RV dealers said that the > number 1 > complaint when delivering new motor homes is the gassing off of fridge > insulation. 1 week is common...
• sagging rubber insulation above transmission
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Sun, 5 Sep 2021 08:40:16 -0500
  Just noticed that the original foam/rubber body insulation that runs above trans and starter on my 85 Westy is coming loose and starting...
• Re: Biggest/Strangest loads carried in a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 19:07:14 -0600
  I did the new insulation thing too, but the trip to the dump with the old insulation was the strangest. Loaded to almost the...
• Insulation for busses/vans
  Historical mailing list - Stephen White
  Wed, 9 Jul 1997 11:47:19 -0500 (CDT)
  ...i am in a similar situation, i have a 71 bus that the headliner burnt out of, and all the insulation burned as well...
• Re: FI harness wiring/quality Q
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 00:20:59 -0500
  ...Is this > acceptable? That doesn't sound too bad, but examine the wire insulation carefully to judge its condition. The copper wire doesn't...
• Westy behind kitchen insulation
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 19 Jan 2005 12:50:54 -0700
  Actually VW doesn�t call it insulation but sound dampener. I have the kitchen completely out and was starting to do my measurements and...
• Re: For Sale - New Window Insulation Kit for 80-91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:50:56 -0700
  ...Fits 1980 - 1991 > > http://tinyurl.com/5razo2 > High-tech seven layered quilted insulation material keeps your > interior much cooler in Summer and Warmer in...
• Re: Tweak yer heater output!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 01:52:21 -0600
  Do you think it's necessary to remove the insulation in the spring? Jeff ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gnarlodious" <gnarlodious@CYBERMESA.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: noise reduction sound deadening
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 11:12:45 -0400
  <Anything which traps water against the panels will end up causing rust.> <this includes plastic-wrapped insulation and any naked fiberglass pads too.> Yes...
• RE: Insulation for busses/vans
  Historical mailing list - Ken Simmons
  Wed, 9 Jul 1997 16:47:04 -0400
  ...Insulation for busses/vans > > Hi all, > > i saw a recent thread on the vanagon list where someone had removed > his > headliner and wanted to...
• Re: Road Noise (Don't use fiberglass)
  Historical mailing list - William W. Barker
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 19:07:32 -0500
  ...Adding insulation is a good project but I'm pretty sure VW would have used some other less toxic to the lungs, insulation. Especially...
• Fiberine high-roofs: any experience with these?
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Sat, 29 Nov 2003 23:57:46 -0800
  ...The top sells for $600 plus $250 for insulation and liner. The big question is, has anyone bought one yet, and if so, what...
• Re: Insulation
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 09:44:11 -0600
  ...Dave in KC 85 Westy Weekender Westy poptop insulation The material is hot-water tank insulation found at building supply places. It is silver...
• Re: Sound insulation info and tips
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:20:13 +0000
  ...It did allow snow to last longer on top due to the > thermal insulation. >
• Re: alternatives to fiberglass insulation
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Mon, 26 Feb 2007 16:41:01 -0800
  ...WHen I did my van I used the bubble wrap as a vapour barrier over my insulation, glued the seams with vapour barrier caulk...
• Re: How Hot Behind Dometic Fridge On 100+F Day? (insulation clearances)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:23:32 -0400
  ...One shows insulation >on the back. Did you insulate the back of fridge itself? Yes, I did. Same quarter-inch reflector board entire back...
• respect - Didn't your mama teach you any manners?
  Historical mailing list - William W. Barker
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 15:01:41 -0500
  ...Adding insulation is a good project but I'm pretty sure VW would have used some other less toxic to the lungs, insulation. Especially...
• Re: Heat won't shut off all the way
  Historical mailing list - tbill
  Fri, 13 Jun 1997 14:58:38 -0500
  ...Glue more insulation material everywhere. 4. Get can of spray insulation. Foam everywhere you couldn't get to with the sheet insulation. 5. Stuff...
• Re: Water behind the refrigerator
  Historical mailing list - John P. Stoneback
  Wed, 26 Nov 1997 11:01:44 -0500
  I suppose VW wanted the insulation there to help insulate the "living area". Would it make sense rather than simply remove it, to replace...
• Re: alternatives to fiberglass insulation
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 26 Feb 2007 14:05:15 -0700
  ...I did not glue my > insulation in place as I wanted to be able to easily remove to > re-rustproof. Also, I did not...
• Re: Thermal insulation for inside doors/panels
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 6 Feb 2017 10:39:05 -0800
  ...with fiber glass roll http://www.homedepot.com/p/Owens-Corning-R-30-Unfaced-Insulation-Continuous-Roll-15-in-x-25-ft-RU70/202585906
• Re: Insulation
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 21:40:35 -0600
  ...THEN you can put the insulation in there. a vapor barrier is a necessity, though. joel
• Re: Van insulation
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:07:38 -0400
  ...Never heard of this company before they have nice stuff, cascade audio has some really nice products as well for sound and insulation. Cascade...
• Westfalia Noise
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 12:27:26 -0700
  ...4x6x0.5") of closed cell neoprene sold for sound insulation at a cost of $120. I used this to line much of the body...
• Re: Insulation new or best ideas for inside vanagon sides
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:40:35 -0500
  ...wool? https://havelockwool.com/van-insulation-products/?fbclid=IwAR3SGDaLfwZGxPldEPYIVQNykMANLdCir_Pk7NFHj16KmMsORs3GY-9_O_8# Karl. On Wed, Mar 10, 2021 at 9:10 PM Eric...
• Re: Exhaust system insulation
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 May 2005 14:05:54 -0400
  ...Exhaust system insulation As I understand it, basically the same reason the panel with the utility ports gets rotted out on Westys-- insulation sponges...
• Re: Friday, a few banggood items for Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 4 Nov 2016 17:35:58 +0000
  ...Jim On Fri, Nov 4, 2016 at 12:05 PM Edward Maglott <emaglott3@gmail.com> wrote: > insulation <http://www.banggood.com/100cmx140cm-Fiberglas-Heat...
• Re: Soundproofing / Insulation and rust
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 20:18:44 -0600
  ...http://www.members.shaw.ca/bilbo/Chrisvan.html > >Aren't you worried about trapping moisture between the metal >and the soundproofing / insulation? > >Thanks, >Chris
• Spray Foam Alternative?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Nov 1995 13:13:17 -0500 (EST)
  ...Unlike conventional insulation such as fiberglass batting, blankets, foam, fiber insulations, or calcium silicate type pre-formed insulation for piping, TEMP-COAT is impervious...
• Re: insulation for vanagon engine cover?
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Mon, 9 May 2005 22:12:59 -0400
  ...insulation for vanagon engine cover? > Howdy folks, > The Wonderful PO, (the reason im rebuilding my > engine) allowed oil to leak out at a rate...
• Re: Westy insulation removal
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 06:27:18 -0700
  ...I also have replaced the fiberglass insulation with foil bubble sandwich. If you want to search the archives for author=stebbins for=krown (or...
• Friday, a few banggood items for Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 4 Nov 2016 09:49:18 -0400
  Possibly for insulation inside walls and doors? No specs on insulation value but it's only 5mm thick. Sort of looks like it might...
• Odor removal (A refreshing topic)....
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 13:11:43 -0700
  ...Does anyone have any suggestions for permanently getting rid of this odor, short of removing the insulation? If the insulation needs to go, can...
• Re: Replacing fiberglass insulation...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Nov 2014 11:06:15 -0500
  ...Is there a preferred/recommended alternative to fiberglass for that space? foam insulation
• Re: What is the purpose of syncro gas tank insulation?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 3 Feb 2010 18:05:28 -0700
  ...That doesn't mean I know why there is insulation around it. ;-) Richard
• Re: SOund/heat insulation
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Oct 1996 09:26:51 -0300 (ADT)
  ...The only thing I thought of later is will > the insulation settle? But in the mean time it works great! I've used household...
• Re: Dometic insulation
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:47:52 -0700
  ...How about replacing some of the Dometic's insuation with something like this? http://www.glacierbay.com/insulation_ultra_r.asp Todd
• Re: insulating hot side of Dometic refer
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 12:52:14 -0400
  ...For AB, that's were Neil obtained his insulation... My leftovers... 8:) Roger Sizler sp? tried different insulations inside the heater-column. Anything but...
• Rear Heater Assembly Question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Oct 1996 07:09:52 -0500
  ...Even with the interior parts removed back there, the van is much quieter and solid sounding with the addition of this insulation. Cheap solution...
• Re: Will fiberglass insulation burn?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 10 Sep 2005 15:48:20 -0700
  ...packing in rock wool(if I could find it) or > fiberglass insulation like found in houses. Fiberglass ought to be fine. "Rock wool" is...
• Insulation from HD
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 30 May 2006 10:56:50 -0700
  Sorry guys, what was that insulation that was most recommended? I am not sure if it was from the Home Depot though. I took...
• Re: Road Noise (Don't use fiberglass)
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 19:40:41 -0800
  I put the foil-covered buble wrap insulation in my doors. It absorbs nothing and was designed for sheet meytal building insulation...among other...
• Re: Insulation for a vanagon ...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Jul 1997 18:14:10 -0400 (EDT)
  ...it is taking a while. If next month you see the posting "Re: Insulation for a Vanagon..." don't be suprised! gmbulley fairfax, va
• Re: Fluid Filming the underbody of van
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 13 Oct 2012 11:34:13 -0700
  ...Create a little breathing room and air insulation between insulation and panel. Very long term approach, but my UN-educated theory is that applying...