I recently had a fire in my Vanagons engine compartment. 
I had onboard a can of First Alerts Tundra fire extinguisher. 
It comes in a large aerosol can a bit larger than a common
can of spray paint. It fits easily in the glove box. 
It worked amazing. I was totally impressed with the amount 
of "fire stopper" that was in the can. Plus it acted like a degreaser when it came time for clean up and didn't leave
a large powdery mess. I now carry a can of this stuff
in every vehicle I own and have stashed a few around the
house/garage. 

Bill M

On Dec 25, 2012, at 2:30 AM, "sailingfc @dslextreme.com" <sailingfc@DSLEXTREME.COM> wrote:

> Yes, I'll be looking into routing of wires and hoses.  The conversion
> mechanic did build heat shields between the exhaust piping and body/engine.
> How well that works/worked is a good question.
> 
> Only liability on the Syncro.  This is all on my own dime.
> 
> -Dick-
> 
> 
> On Mon, Dec 24, 2012 at 5:39 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote:
> 
>> This one looks like it won't be too difficult to fix. Some re-engineering
>> should be done. That back area is way too cramped and a lot of exhaust heat
>> is trapped underneath.
>> 
>> Did you have comprehensive insurance? That would cover some of this. I can
>> see not carrying collision as we all want collisions to be someone else's
>> fault and collision coverage can be pricey. But things like fire, floods,
>> trees falling, even theft are things completely outside our control and
>> they
>> do happen. Even that broken windshield can be covered.  I just finished
>> getting an engine running that was filled with sea water from Sandy. With
>> all the money I know invested in just this one van it boggles me not to
>> have
>> comp coverage.
>> 
>> So for Christmas consider getting your pride the gift of coverage!
>> 
>> Dennis
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
>> Dick Wong
>> Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2012 4:08 AM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: Fire!
>> 
>> Try this one. http://tinyurl.com/c77869z
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -Dick-
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> From: Robert Keezer [mailto:warmerwagen@yahoo.com]
>> Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2012 12:58 AM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM; Dick Wong
>> Subject: Re: Fire!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Dick, something's wong with the links-I can't see the pictures
>> 
>> Robert 1982 Westfalia
>> 
>> --- On Sun, 12/23/12, Dick Wong <sailingfc@DSLEXTREME.COM> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> From: Dick Wong <sailingfc@DSLEXTREME.COM>
>> Subject: Re: Fire!
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Date: Sunday, December 23, 2012, 12:40 AM
>> 
>> Yep, that's the one. I guess I'll have to crack that box open and see what
>> the damaged are.  I don't know if the silver decal (hose diagram (thanks
>> Mark D.)) was for the boxer engine or the I5.  Are they still available?
>> Thanks.
>> -Dick-
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: neil n [mailto:musomuso@gmail.com]
>> Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2012 12:15 AM
>> To: Dick Wong
>> Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
>> Subject: Re: Fire!
>> 
>> Hi Dick.
>> 
>> If you're referring to the black box in this image:
>> 
>> http://tinyurl.com/c3zrob4
>> 
>> that looks like the OEM Vanagon wiring junction box.
>> 
>> 
>> Neil.
>> 
>> On Sat, Dec 22, 2012 at 11:46 PM, Dick Wong <sailingfc@dslextreme.com>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Since I'm a noob on Vanagons and only a little familiar with the VW I5
>>> engine, Can someone tell me what was that black box on the driver side
>>> forward wall?  (the one with the silver label)
>> 
>> --
>> Neil n
>> 
>> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly  http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp
>> 
>> '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named.
>> 
>> '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"  http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>> 
>> Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group:
>> 
>> 
>> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engine
>> s
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