Hi.

I know the WBX has that shield. Pretty sure cooled Vanagons (like
mine) don't have it. I think the engine "tin" above exhaust also
provides protection against exhaust heat.

I'm thinking the seal that goes around the engine tin, *was* the
culprit. When I got the van, that seal had been patched in places and
was failing. I replaced it shortly after buying the van.

Thanks,

Neil.

On Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 11:29 AM, Karl Ploessl <karl.ploessl@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 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/
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Karl
> 1981 VW Westy "Jenny"
> 2000 VW Jetta GLS VR6
> Wilmington, DE

--
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