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Re: LVC Ethanol Use
Historical mailing list - Jason
Sat, 31 Aug 2013 19:23:17 -0400
...When I pulled the pump, I found that >> there was no insulation on any of the wires, except for one piece about two >> inches...
85 Rear Heater Questions
Historical mailing list - Betsy Webb
Sun, 5 Dec 1999 13:38:21 -0400
...Today I removed the covering from the rear heater and in the process found the insulation under the carpets soaked with antifreeze. When I...
Re: The lid is *NOT* Plastic!
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Mon, 19 Nov 2001 13:36:54 EST
...If you saw a burned plastic lid with a pile of glass, it is probably the insulation material under the lid. BenT
Afternoon of progress
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Thu, 5 Apr 2012 19:36:36 -0600
...I sprayed the inside of the cavities with under coating before restuffing with thicker insulation to help reduce engine noise of a whopping 49...
Re: storage pocket IN sliding door...was Re: Magazine racks?
Historical mailing list - John Runberg
Mon, 16 Apr 2007 18:49:15 -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...
Re: Vapor lock? Static electricity? Help!
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 22 Jul 2007 18:51:49 -0400
...I wrapped insulation around them and had no more trouble. Mike
Lizard Skin sound control
Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
Wed, 6 Jul 2016 09:39:13 -0700
...really do want to get the noise down and to add insulation while at it ed Edward V Barger edvbarger@mac.com <mailto:edvbarger...
Fire Wall
Historical mailing list - David Boan
Fri, 2 May 2014 10:14:28 -0500
I am working on installing a rebuilt engine in my '85 Westy (actually, the local shop is working on it) and the firewall insulation...
insulating a vanagon
Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
Wed, 09 Jul 1997 11:42:01 -0700
...bundle of the 4"+/- thick fibreglass house insulation in 16" width, standard size - get heavy 8-10-12mil polyethylene film - get thin double sided...
Sound Insulation pregress report & question
Historical mailing list - Leaf
Thu, 18 Jan 2001 19:20:30 -0800
...A note for westy owners, there is insulation in the wall (however minimal), but no moisture seal. If condensation builds up inside, you're...
Re: Winter Camping at Pokagon State Park
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 2 Feb 2005 06:40:36 EST
...I have a dimensions plan at > _Westy poptop insulation jpg_ (http://members.aol.com/fkc43/graphics/vanagon/misc/insulation.jpg) This plan came from...
Re: How To Make New Battery To Starter Cable for 2.1 Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Rob
Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:59:40 -0800
...Any tips on soldering the ends on that big a wire without melting > > half the insulation off? > >Hotter and more power/flame is better...
rear hatch emblem removal
Historical mailing list - Dominic Provini Jr.
Tue, 7 Feb 2012 08:09:12 -0500
...I have the interior rear hatch panel off with the batt insulation pushed aside and I am looking at the black little stubs. Thanks...
Re: How Hot Behind Dometic Fridge On 100+F Day? (insulation clearances)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:10:27 -0400
At 08:11 PM 8/22/2010, neil n wrote: >Thanks David. Fan blade sticks out 4 - 3/8" max. Fan is ok. Added...
Re: Sound insulation -the easy way?
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Mon, 8 Jan 2007 22:02:08 -0500
At 05:35 PM 1/8/2007, Nathaniel Poole wrote... >rapping on the floor from underneath with your >head stuck in the footwell, the...
Re: subject Re: TD/TDI noise?
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:49:28 -0800
...Gist is it may be OK with regearing and sound insulation. That's beyond the budget so I guess it's either Bostig, if...
Re: Van insulation
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 1 Apr 2022 09:38:14 -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: Rodents
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 23 May 2020 12:42:00 -0700
...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: Pop top insulation from the inside
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 7 Feb 2005 21:10:58 -0800
...Its designed for that purpose, insulation and a decent look. It looks quite good, I have no measure or reports of how warmer it...
Re: Vanagon insulation - the modern solution
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Tue, 7 Feb 2006 10:04:42 -0800
...On top of that, any collision in the insulated panel will destroy the insulation not to mention scatter slivers of Aerogel all over the...
Vehicle insulation for sound and temperature
Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
Mon, 9 Jun 2014 17:51:14 -0600
Last weekend we removed the cabinets, bed, water tank, et al. While were are there, I would like to install some stuff to reduce...
Re: Dometic Frig - Realistic Cooling
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 4 Jun 2009 15:05:08 -0600
> > I pulled out the insulation > behind the fridge because it was wet. This however made the > fridge noticable cooler. Maybe because to the larger...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Wed, 4 Feb 2004 22:06:27 -0500
...claus_wiedmaier/varius.htm > > robyn Did you catch the space blanket insulation on the poptop canvas? (20th or so picture down) Has anyone here...
Re: Liquid electrical tape????
Historical mailing list - Rob
Mon, 5 Sep 2005 13:50:38 -0700
...that acts like liquid electrical tape for >resealing cracks in wiring insulation? They sell liquid electric tape, the first time I saw it was...
Re: SoundProofing Materials
Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
Sat, 7 Jan 2006 05:08:54 -0500
...www.weidefamily.net/vanagon/ go to Interior / Insulation Brent
Re: Re Q Pop-Top Insulation
Historical mailing list - J. C.
Sat, 29 Apr 2000 12:39:59 -0700
...the Orange Violin --- Steve Schwenk <sxs@CONCENTRIC.NET> wrote: > I have had good success with foil-buble > insulation. I have cut panels to fit...
Re: insulation for vanagon engine cover?
Historical mailing list - Jimt Thomson
Tue, 10 May 2005 12:47:54 -0600
...on the foam. > Give the pressure wand some distance from the insulation. > > It'll all wash out. > > Stand on it's side to allow...
Door Insulation Proceedure
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 09:37:42 -0800
Hi All Rob & I have been kicking around info on my door insulation project via p-mail and he suggested I send the info...
Westy Fridge Fans - Follow Up
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Sun, 23 May 1999 09:09:58 PDT
...I found that burying the thermostat for the interior fan in the insulation around the heater didn't work out as well as I...
'91 Carat turned inside out!
Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
Tue, 7 Apr 1998 22:51:26 EDT
...I was surprized that the van is insulated with fiberglass insulation! My father, who is a building contractor, was impressed. This couple inch thick...
Re: rubber floor mats?
Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
Wed, 8 Sep 1999 22:07:42 -0600
...by something but pretty easy to remove as well, I think. (There is no insulation or anything under these mats. Perhaps a junk yard?
Re: Insulation for a vanagon ...
Historical mailing list - adam grove
Fri, 11 Jul 1997 16:16:18 PDT
...Since we now live in Alaska, I also pursued the insulation quest. I glued 1/2 inch closed cell foam (carpet pad type) on...
Re: cleaners, insulation
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sat, 7 Aug 1999 15:09:54 -0300
...Malcolm S Woody wrote: > Dear List, > > What's best for cleaning the headliner? > > Also, what's the best floor insulation? I have permanently removed...
Re: Exhaust system insulation
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Thu, 19 May 2005 19:31:49 -0700
...Exhaust system insulation > I've given some thought to putting an insulating wrap on the exhaust > system of my van to help alleviate some...
Re: how to cool a poptop?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Thu, 11 Jun 2015 16:38:05 -0700
...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: Fire!
Historical mailing list - Rob
Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:09:02 -0800
It looks like just the engine & some damage to the hatch insulation Rob vwrobb@gmail.com At 12/18/2012 07:41 PM, OlRivrRat...
Re: Fridge question
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Tue, 4 Sep 2012 19:41:45 -0600
...Just how much of a pain will this be? Looks not too bad but for the surrounding insulation. Go here: http://www.youtube.com...
Re: Fridge Insulation Redo?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:32:53 -0400
...has excellent moisture resistance. > >http://building.dow.com/na/en/products/insulation/styrospan.htm Any of the cast Styrofoam products will be waterproof. Any...
update: melted oxygen sensor wires and no start fun
Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
Tue, 3 Sep 2002 19:48:22 EDT
...So, I reluctantly stripped off the insulation from the wires to find exactly what I hoped I wouldn't, the wires had shorted where...
Re: Body work in SE PA
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sat, 10 Feb 2007 14:06:15 -0800
But to put it into perspective, it's not as if fiberglass insulation is asbestos. The American Lung Association recommends caution. "Direct contact with...
Re: Pop top insulation
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sat, 22 Jan 2011 15:32:02 -0500
...http://fanchers.com/59/VW%20Stuff.htm If any questions feel free to let me know! Jonce >I am considering purchasing insulation for my...
Re: Engine lid insulation material?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:53:04 -0700
...Searched the archives, but didn't find what I'm looking >> for. >> >> I'll use the stock engine lid insulation, but need more to...
Re: sound and insulation material site
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Mon, 15 Oct 2001 03:29:49 EDT
In a message dated 10/14/01 11:35:11 PM Pacific Daylight Time, mumbrue@home.com writes: << Come on, You have got to...
Re: Insulation
Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
Thu, 24 Sep 1998 12:06:35 -0700
At 02:08 PM 24/09/98 -0400, you wrote: >I recently followed the advice of several writers and bought some >insulation. I purchases...
Re: Gasket for propane lines and insulation for interior
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 16 Sep 2010 05:58:13 EDT
...more details ! >>>>>Also, I'm going to replace the stock fiberglass insulation behind the fridge with something that won't absorb moisture. Does anyone...
Re: Westy insulated blanket for pop top canvas for winter camping
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 8 Aug 2005 05:55:00 EDT
...Dimensional plans are on my _Westy poptop insulation jpg_ (http://members.aol.com/fkc43/graphics/vanagon/misc/insulation.jpg) website. Measure your van before...
Re: LVC Ethanol Use
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sat, 31 Aug 2013 09:47:41 -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...
Throttle Valve Switch Problems
Historical mailing list - David Baker
Sun, 5 Jan 2003 12:45:00 -0600
...And it's a blessing that my throttle valve switch doesn't close or I would have toasted the insulation long ago! Thanks for...
vanagon insulation
Historical mailing list - Mark Kazman
Mon, 14 Jun 1999 10:06:06 -0700
Hi All, does anyone know the URL to the web sight of some-one who insulated their vanagon to quiet it from road and...
Re: Rear Heater Motor Problem - burny smell
Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
Sat, 20 Nov 1999 12:15:48 -0700
Marshall Ruskin wrote: > > Hi Listees, > > When I turn on my rear heater blower (under the rear-seat, obviously) - I > get that dreaded electrical insulation...
Re: High Tops
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Fri, 10 Nov 2006 09:04:33 -0800
...fiberglass or a finished surface? Single wall construction or double w/insulation? If double wall is wiring for lighting installed (even if fixtures not...
Re: Insulation?
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Sat, 17 Sep 1994 18:22:49 -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: Shady Boy Awning + Pipe Insulation for rain
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:32:14 -0400
An alternative to pipe insulation that will prevent any water from passing between the shady boy body and rain gutter is the adhesive backed...
Re: insulating against road noise
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 3 Apr 2008 07:45:46 -0700
...He warned that the > > insulation could absorb moisture that would be transferred to the > > fiberboard panels and lead to warping. That all makes sense...
Re: alternatives to fiberglass insulation
Historical mailing list - David Etter
Mon, 26 Feb 2007 14:44:50 -0700
...I am >an architect and dealing with insulation on a daily basis, and there are few >things that beat a material that is extruded...
Re: diesel engine lid
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sun, 2 Mar 2003 13:27:09 -0800
Remove all that original and replace it with two layers of Reflectix bubble wrap insulation. It also reflects the heat and keeps from heating...
Re: Winter camping heat: PROPEX heaters available again!
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Wed, 4 Dec 2002 08:22:33 -0500
...Window Insulation you say --- just noticed these yesterday on the Eurocampes site: http://secure.cartsvr.net/catalogs/catalog.asp?category=76002&prodid=1146673 Cheers...
90 westie vs Family of MICE!!
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Clay
Mon, 12 May 2003 12:22:56 -0400
...THAT BAD!! I have removed all the old insulation from that side of the van, and above the headliner ( they made it up there...
Re: Hot Foot Fix
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Fri, 1 Aug 2008 14:26:34 -0700
Good idea using the pipe insulation. But be careful with the sound deadening stuff as it can melt when it gets heated up by...
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Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 7 Sep 2012 13:08:30 -0500
...Jim On Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 12:39 PM, george jannini <georgejoann@gmail.com>wrote: > Insulation- you must be joking. A nice hot...