John:

I did that to my ceramic coated S&S header pipes with good results.  No more
burns from accidentally touching hot exhaust pipes while trying to find
those elusive coolant drip sources!  It does make a big difference in the
amount of heat in the engine compartment area, and camper spaces are cooler
too.
TEMiller

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 9:43 AM
Subject: Exhaust system insulation

> I've given some thought to putting an insulating wrap on the exhaust
> system  of my van to help alleviate some of the heat that soaks the
> engine area and to help dampen noise.
>
>  I know there is a trade off when this is done. Heat held in the exhaust
> will burn out the pipes sooner. But that heat escaping through the pipes
> cooks everything back there, especially  in the summer time, and it
> seeps into the vehicle interior as well, when the engine shuts down.
>
> Has anyone had any experience - positive or negative - with applying and
> insulating wrap to the pips??
>
> Regards,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
>