> After all the engine fire horror stories, I asked Nautical Fire
> Suppression Ltd.
> (www.nauticalfire.com) for a quote on a DIY installation kit for a
> Vanagon engine compartment assuming that we got 50 folks together (big
> assumption, I know).  Their response:
>
>    Thank you for visiting our web site, the following is the requested
> price for an Aero-K fire
>    system to protect the engine compartments. I have also attached
> some information.
>
>    Each System Includes:
>         1 - SP-1 Control Panel
>         1 - G-100 Aero-K Units
>         1 - Mounting Brackets
>         13' - Thermal Sensing Cable
>         1 - Junction Box
>         12' - Thermal Cable
>         1 - Warning Sign
>         1 - Shipping
>
>    Total Price $ 1,075. US
>    Price based on order of 50 systems.
>    Pre-payment by check or Visa card
>    Delivery 5 weeks.
>
> Prevention (new hoses and clamps) still seems the most cost effective
> route.
>
 New hoses & clamps checked/replaced periodically, price $cheap

 New DIY fire suppression kit, price $1075.

 Restore van after big fire, price mucho $$$$$$

 No engine fires, priceless!

Tom Buese-had a shop rag I left on the starter catch fire when test driving
my new engine, so idiots can find more ways to screw up than just hoses.