Just cover it with firebraid hose covering, and it can TOUCH the exhaust and
will not burn.

I know how you feel, and I wouldn't want it touching either, but this stuff
works awesome.

John
Aircooled.Net Inc.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Vanagon Man" <vgonman@MSN.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2003 10:06 AM
Subject: Re: Oil cooler discussion

> I too would like to see pics of one installed in a WBX.  I think a lot of
> the people who say no problem have never tried to install one on a
> WBX.........
>
> I have tried, sandwich plate adapter, etc., and was not comfortable with
how
> close the oil lines went to the exhaust, so i pulled it off.............I
> felt it was an accident waiting to happen.
>
>
> Adam P
> 81  Westy "The Brick "
> 70 Single Cab "Whitey"
> 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller"
> 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop)
> 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg
> 1976 Transporter (New CA bus)
> 1974 412 "Goldmember"
> Used Vanagon Parts for sale (mostly aircooled)
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Matt Sutton" <msutts@EARTHLINK.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2003 10:33 AM
> Subject: Oil cooler discussion
>
>
> > Hi folks,
> >     Seen a couple posts about non-stock oil coolers over the past couple
> > days, and I wanted to get more info. It seems like such a good idea, but
> are
> > there any draw-backs- particularly for the WBX? It seems like an idea
that
> > should have been applied to the original, but maybe it is not
appropriate
> > for all driving styles/situations?
> >     I'm a little obsessed with engine longevity right now, and would
> > consider the investment if it could make a difference.
> > Thanks, and have a good weekend.
> > -Matt Sutton
> >
>