I second fiberglass cloth.  Fiberglass is also used to insulate exhaust
pipes and may withstand temps up to 1000F.

Chris.

On Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 2:34 PM, Neil2 <vidublu@gmail.com> wrote:

> I used fiberglass cloth from me local Baxter Auto Parts.
>
> Welcome!
>
> On Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 9:04 AM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi all
> >
> > Had some good hot/noisy/smelly "open engine compartment" test drives
> > on my Jetta conversion recently, so am now cutting and tubbing the
> > engine lid. Searched the archives, but didn't find what I'm looking
> > for.
> >
> > I'll use the stock engine lid insulation, but need more to cover the
> > added ~ 4" x 22" pieces.
> >
> > Anyone know of a suitable/safe material available at a
> > hardware/building supply store or my FLAPS?
> >
> > For odd duck things like this, it's a miss/hit affair finding someone
> > in these places that knows what they're talking about, so appreciate
> > any help. I imagine the material should withstand a certain degree
> > (pun intended!) of heat hence my question of a "safe" material.
> >
> > Am I relegated to the boneyard? --- :^)
> >
> > Please and thanks,
> >
> > Neil.
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco
> >
> >
> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
> > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
> > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Neil2
> '86 Vanagon/Weekender in process (Savannah)
> Nunquam Pendite Divendium
>