I used fiberglass cloth from me local Baxter Auto Parts.

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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
>
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>

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Neil2
'86 Vanagon/Weekender in process (Savannah)
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