On Wed, 11 Jun 2003, jon wrote:

> The heavy backing of my engine cover carpet has disintegrated, and has
> been removed. The carpet is still in decent condition. But, without the
> sound proofing material, the engine is a bit loud. Yes, I have a diesel
> vanagon.
>
> Dunno if the soundproofing is the same in a gas as is a diesel.
>
> Sooooo, do you folks have a good suggestion for stuff I can put under (or
> preferably glue/fasten to the carpet) the carpet the attenuate the noise?

You might try this place: http://www.b-quiet.com/
They have several products, including some designed specifically for
under-hood use.  I plan on eventually covering the interior of the rear
deck area of my Vanagon with their "Brown Bread" sound dampener to cut
down on engine noise on the highway.  I've got half a dozen more critical
projects to do on the van first, though. ;)

Incidentally, the air intake snorkel makes a *huge* difference in noise
level on the diesels.  Make sure yours is assembled.  Without the snorkel
the intake noise on mine dominated the engine sound so much that fixing
two major exhaust leaks made no noticable difference.

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Diesel Westfalia
'94 Honda Civic Si