> With the other various threads concerning engine
> fires, wouldn't it just be cheaper overall to replace
> the fuel lines, rails and buy a good chemical
> extinguisher on a regular basis?

Yep... and the minimum I would suggest for those who are serious about not
having their Vanagon totaled in a fire. Doesn't hurt to post it again, but I
think this was already covered earlier in the thread.

> It would appear that the cost of installing either an
> automatic or manually triggered fire suppression
> system would outweigh even the cost of total
> replacement of the vehicle.

Not really.... p 719 of the West Marine 2000 Master Cataluge... FyreWatch
Automatic Fire Extinguishers start at about $200 and use a 'reformulated'
halon agent.... not recommending these or even saying they will actually
work/fit into the vanagon engine compartment (have concernse about the
temperature at which they discharge and where they would fit in the engine
compartment), but it does give an idea of what could be done for say $200 to
$300.... But I would think that anything like this should be in addition to
your suggestions above; not instead of them...

Bill