It's shown and explained in the Bentley manual.

  Engine - Cooling System Section 19.20
 Hot Footwell kit, assembly consisting of 2 cardboard air deflectors (1 left
and 1 lower) and 1 insulating mat.

  If you own and maintain a Vanagon, this book is a 'must-have'.

Mike B.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Loren Busch" <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2008 10:53 PM
Subject: Re: Hot Foot Mods -- what's the best?

> While this subject is 'hot' (bad pun I know but couldn't resist) can
> anyone
> point to pictures, part numbers or details of the VW retrofit 'hot foot
> fix'
> kit that was available to dealers at one time to deal with complaints?
> I've
> seen it mentioned a number of times in the past but have been curious
> about
> what it consisted of and wondered if the same thing can be done by current
> owners if they scrounge the similiar material and know where/how to
> install
> it.