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Subject:Re: Engine lid insulation
From:John Rodgers
Date:Mon, 7 Apr 2003 12:47:46 -0600

You swapped a metal engine lid for a fiberglas lid??

Not a good thing. That metal lid would give you far more "inside the
cab" protection in the event of an engine fire. That fiberglas will burn
right through.

There are those on this list who can attest to that.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Scott Sullivan wrote:

>Hi Greg,
>
>I had the same question.  A kind person suggested that I get a newer style engine lid.  It ended up being quieter and about half the weight.  I found it at a junk yard for $20.
>
>Scot
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>'82 D-Westy
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