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• Re: soundproofing
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 31 Oct 2016 09:38:03 -0700
  the OEM firewall insulation is quite thick and I couldn't find it... so I use the Fat Mat and double it
• sound and insulation material site
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 14 Oct 2001 15:02:19 -0500
  anybody up near Walla Walla, Wa that wants to check these folks out ... http://www.freezonerb276.com/Noise.html
• Sound Deadening/Insulation
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 21:57:05 -0700
  Didn't someone mention this? Here's one. http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&PartNumber=268-020&Did=7 Bob
• Re: Westys insulated?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 20 Sep 2000 06:09:58 EDT
  ...REPLACE it with Styrofoam insulation and you will have much lees of a rusting problem on that side due to the moisture that develops...
• Re: Behind the reefer
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 17 May 2005 09:36:49 -0600
  When I redid that part of my interior I used a fiberglass insulation similar to what VW used and also a layer of the...
• Permanent Remote Starter
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:44:47 -0800
  ...I tapped into it by removing a short section of insulation and soldered one of the leads to the switch and then applied 2...
• Odor removal (A refreshing topic)....
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Densford
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 20:38:19 -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 insulation adhesive
  Historical mailing list - Scott Corey
  Tue, 1 Nov 2005 17:39:03 -0600
  ...Anyway, I am finding that the adhesive >that was used to hold the original insulation in place is very stubborn. I >would like to...
• Re: sagging rubber insulation above transmission
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Sep 2021 15:15:22 +0000
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• Sound Deadening...here we go :)
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 20 May 2009 10:40:54 -0800
  Try this: http://www.5min.com/Video/How-to-Install-Sound-Deadening-Insulation---Classic-VW-Beetle-Bug-60799136 Cheers, Troy
• Re: Insulation
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 16:11:05 -0800
  ...Even if the insulation you choose does not absorb water, if water gets between the insulation and the metal door it could stay there...
• Re: Don't let this happen to you!
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Wed, 16 Jun 2010 09:47:27 -0700
  ...Could an animal have chewed through the insulation? -Peter mmmm, insulation pie. On Wed, Jun 16, 2010 at 9:21 AM, John Reynolds <transporterjr...
• Inside panel removal & insulation?
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Tue, 29 Feb 2000 18:59:56 -0500
  ...this be a good thing? What is the purpose of the insulation between the above mentioned panel and the body panel? As far as...
• Re: Spay expandable foam insulation in Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 23 Jan 2006 12:13:03 -0600
  ...I thought I was smart by using yellow fiberglass insulation to insulate my 71 Bus years ago. a year later, I had a reason...
• Behind the reefer
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 16 May 2005 20:58:28 -0700
  I'm looking to improve the insulation between the rear of the reefer and the outside wall of Mellow Yellow. It can get pretty...
• Re: Exhaust system insulation
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 19 May 2005 11:19:42 -0700
  ...Both > for heat insulation and sound insulation. > > jimt > > On 5/19/05 7:43 AM, "John Rodgers" > <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > > > I've given...
• Re: Insulation for a vanagon ...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Jul 1997 18:47:09 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Those are my only two known problems, but don't take my word on it, there are many types of insulations and many ways...
• cleaners, insulation
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sat, 7 Aug 1999 11:29:58 -0400
  Dear List, What's best for cleaning the headliner? Also, what's the best floor insulation? I have permanently removed the middle seat since...
• insulation
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 09:56:55 -0500
  Another option is Dynamat (sp?), which is the stuff used by professional car stereo types for sound deadening. A bit pricey, but very effective...
• Q Pop-Top Insulation
  Historical mailing list - Greg
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 22:39:07 -0700
  Has anyone Figured out a good way to insulate there pop-top? TIA, Greg 86 GL Westy Granada Hills, CA [text/html]
• warm ? Winter camping
  Historical mailing list - Mercedes Dzindzeleta
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 09:15:46 -0600
  We have used some reflective insulation around the canvas to keep in heat/ out cold. Extra to carry, but wonderful to retain heat.
• Re: Air Deflector Cardboards
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 9 May 2012 19:06:02 -0400
  I installed some fancy pipe insulation around the coolant pipes that go under the center floor area. It helps. I can tell that the...
• Re: Rusty exhaust. Paint?
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:44 +0300
  ...And as endnote I think that the outside of exhaust system is the wrong side to put heat insulation on: the insulation needs to...
• Re: alternatives to fiberglass insulation
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 09:50:57 -0500
  ...trap humidity/water/salt in between the metal wall and the insulation. If you live in a dry and hot area, that is another...
• Re: Keeping Warm
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Nov 95 17:28:42 GMT-28871216:51
  ...The other problem i fear is water getting caught between the insulation and the sheet metal, causing rust. This could happen if there were...
• Re: burned vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 12:14:42 -0600
  ...i ripped out that nasty mouse fuzz insulation they had underneath it and installed some of that racing style insulation - looks shiny like aluminum...
• Re: Tweak yer heater output!
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sat, 16 Nov 2002 21:51:32 -0700
  Entity John Rodgers spoke thus: > Rachel, why did you feel it necessary to use the foam urethane? Gaposis? > Insulation hose to big? Unable to...
• Re: Rustproofing from the inside out Por-15 vs. Krown (and other rustproofers)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 07:58:34 -0700
  ...Remember to NOT soak fiberglass insulation, as it will loose its insulating properties. I've switched to foil bubble insulation. Krown is an annual...
• Re: electrical insulation
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 2 Sep 2006 22:32:57 -0700
  RE: Cable Repair Joy, Google (or go to Amazon) 'liquid electrical tape' and you will find several choices. Also available at FLAPS and other...
• Re: LVC Ethanol Use
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 31 Aug 2013 07:12:26 -0700
  ...When I pulled the pump, I found that there was no insulation on any of the wires, except for one piece about two inches...
• Plat Cat Filed Test
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 07:56:11 -0800
  ...In the morning it was 49 degrees in the cabin. (i had foil bubble wrap insulation in all windows and the pop top down...
• Re: Tweak yer heater output!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 16 Nov 2002 20:11:25 -0600
  Rachel, why did you feel it necessary to use the foam urethane? Gaposis? Insulation hose to big? Unable to get a clamp on the...
• Re: Hot Foot Mods -- what's the best?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:11:32 -0700
  Trip report -- just took a 2000 mile trip after doing Chris' hot foot pipe insulation mod, up the 395 this last week. It was...
• Re: Insulation behind Dometic fridge?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:50:39 -0600
  ...anywhere on the inside walls, which lead me to think the insulation doesn't make much difference. But several different reports from "people who...
• Re: Hot Foot Mods -- what's the best?
  Historical mailing list - James Jean-Woo Kim
  Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:50:07 -0700
  ...There are soft foam-type insulation on these flaps that over the years disintegrate. One has to take out the dash and the air...
• Re: Sound insulation info and tips
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 15:21:20 -0800
  RE: Sound Deadning Have you done the rear hatch? I noticed the biggest difference when I did the rear hatch and the slider.
• Engine lid insulation
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 10:23:53 -0700
  The batting in my engine lid is falling apart and out. Anyone have a source for this or a replacement product? Ryan '82 camper...
• Re: Road Noise (Don't use fiberglass)
  Historical mailing list - William W. Barker
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 12:39:23 -0500
  ...They may have used a type of fiberglass (or some other form of insulation) that's a bit more solid than the type used...
• Re: Will fiberglass insulation burn?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 10 Sep 2005 13:06:59 -0600
  ...I'll tamp the > insulation down with a stick, through this hole.Anyone ever done this? What > type of insulation will work?Less heat...
• Re: fridge exhaust cover
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 4 May 2004 06:04:12 EDT
  ...The insulation just holds it up against the wall longer so if there is no insulation the water will end up at the floor...
• Re: Dometic Frig - Realistic Cooling
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 4 Jun 2009 13:55:12 -0700
  ...I'm curious if that thick > piece of insulation (imagine side view of fridge looking toward rear) > aided in keeping air flow behind fridge...
• winter insulation...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 16:10:04 -0600
  ...I also might put additional insulation in the sliding, and rear door panels. I also am interested in putting a small thermostatically controlled 12...
• Re: Odor removal (A refreshing topic)....
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 17:47:18 -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: How Hot Behind Dometic Fridge On 100+F Day? (insulation clearances)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:29:13 -0700
  ...a query: �Will the reduced clearance offset the >> advantage of the insulation? > > Good point. �The RM182 was apparently designed for this specific > application, as...
• Re: pop top insulation
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Mon, 13 Oct 1997 15:45:53 +0300
  I sent a picture of it to Ron (vanagon.com). The isolation is available from REIMO and others. A simple aluminum coated air filled...
• Re: Perfect weather for Winter Camping!!
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:47:54 -0500
  Re, poptop insulation: Here's Frank Condelli's plans & pictures. Last time we camped beside Frank, he was mounting it on the inside. George...
• Re: Inside panel removal & insulation?
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 00:15:55 -0800
  ...The insulation, properly installed with a good, intact vapor barrier to keep moisture from the inside of the van from migrating into the fluff...
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  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 7 Sep 2012 13:09:55 -0500
  Another observation I forgot to mention, that must be insulation-related: if the sun changes to hit the front of the fridge door, I...
• Re: Rust prevention behind Westy appliances
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 21 May 2000 12:01:02 -0300
  ...I've seen it mentioned that the insulation at > the bottom of the panel holds water and tends to promote the rust. I suspect...
• Re: How did the poptop insulation job go?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:06:35 -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...
• Headliner re/re ??
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Nov 1996 11:57:00 -0400 (AST)
  ...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: vanagon Digest - 29 Aug 2006 to 30 Aug 2006 - Special issue (#2006-720)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Wed, 30 Aug 2006 10:17:08 -0700
  ...thermal insulation > > being an architect I am not too big of a fan of bubble insulation. > yes it > works, but I would be very...
• Re: miserable a/c...'84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 07:34:55 -0700
  ...In addition I added foam insulation around the pressure hose on the inside of the cool air box and reapplied the black sticky insulation...
• Re: wire pulling greese?
  Historical mailing list - Eckie Prater
  Sat, 13 Feb 1999 21:14:23 -0600
  ...Grease will dissolve and soften some insulations. Get wire pulling soap or use some mild hand soap. I have pulled wire across a paraffin...
• hot footwell mod
  Historical mailing list - j fritz
  Fri, 16 Jul 1999 20:27:39 -0500
  ...Would that aluminum foil/plastic bubble wrap insulation that is available at home centers work for insulating the carpet? Unfortunately it seems that the...
• Re: duct tape
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 13:50:21 -0600
  Or 3M Super 90, or 3M Super Trim Adhesive- I've got the latter holding felt/foil insulation on under the hood of a...
• VDO performance INTERMENTS
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 21:17:29 -1000
  ...Any advice on insulation, looks like you tap into the instrument cluster somehow. Dan
• Re: Van insulation
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Wed, 30 Mar 2022 13:38:44 -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...
• Re: Vanagon Westy insulated?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Sep 95 21:34:53 EDT
  ...There doesn't seem to be insulation in three key areas though: the two front doors; the frontal area and the rear hatch. The...
• Re: Tweak yer heater output!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 09:57:30 -0600
  ...The added insulation would certainly aid reduction of cranial heat loss in winter, and then in summer it would aid in preventing overheating from...