there is supposed to be a heat shield above the muffler. Mine was (is still)
missing. Do you still have yours?

On 3/3/08, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Ken.
>
> Nope. No cat.
>
> I don't know what caused it. FWIW,  the section of wires in question,
> was above the oil filler. It was secured properly.
>
> It looks like long term wear, as the cover around the wires was hard
> in that section and felt crackly. This is why I had a closer look. I
> don't think it was subjected to a sudden "blast" of heat.
>
> Maybe just heat from the engine over time?
>
> Ah I remember now.
>
> The perimeter seal that goes around the engine tin, was hinky when I
> bought it. I replaced it soon after buying the van. Maybe heat was
> leaking up from exhaust and hitting that section of wires.
>
> Hmmmm........
>
>
>
>
> Neil.
>
>
> On Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 9:23 AM, Ken Lewis <kdlewis@northstate.net> wrote:
> > Neil,
> >  What do you think caused it? Was it above the catalytic converter?
> >  Ken Lewis
> >  http://neksiwel.20m.com/
> >
> >
> >
> >  ----- Original Message -----
> >  > Hi all.
> >  >
> >  > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/rearwiring
> >  >
> >  > Like the page says. I repaired mine with solder, shrink tube, tape,
> >  > tape and cover.
> >  >
> >  > No big deal. I'm sure others have seen it before, but thought I'd
> post
> >  > for those who haven't inspected the wiring in their engine bay.
> >  >
> >  > Cheers,
> >  >
> >  > Neil.
> >  >
> >  > --
> >  > Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco"
> >  >
> >  > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
> >  > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
> >  >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco"
>
> http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>

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Karl
1981 VW Westy "Jenny"
2000 VW Jetta GLS VR6
Wilmington, DE