So, MIke what your saying is a diesel isn't prone to electrical fire's?

Hmm---just saw a Mack burn last week.
Musta been a gas Mack-----

The fiberglass hood looked like it was a refugee from Nagasaki-----

Later,

Terry

E-mail message  From Michael�Snow

Even with my diesels, I noticed no increase in the noise level when I
switched to the plastic engine lid. The compelling advantage to me is
the weight of the lid. This is especially noticeable with the ridiculous
design of the bottom edge of the Westfalia rear cabinet. Hefting the
metal lid into position is not a job for those with weak backs (like the
wife). The steel lids are prone to bending (especially when dropped from
slippery hands) and the insulation is invariably sagging and damaged.
I'll concede that the steel lid may give marginally better protection to
the van interior during an engine fire. Since I only drive diesels,
that's not one of my concerns.
Mike Snow
andrewbell wrote:
Man, oh man. I wasn't misunderstanding. I, too, have poked around lots
and lots of Vans and other busses, but have never encountered the
plastic lid. Isn't it noisy? Is it strong enough to ensure a load? What
happens in the event of an engine fire? Torched passengers? Doesn't
sound safe. Why would you want to have a plastic engine compartment lid?
Weight savings? Manufacturing cost? Sounds like a dumb idea. I say buy a
metal one from Chris...
AB