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Subject:Re: Heat Baffle For Automatics
From:Jim Felder
Date:Tue, 21 Jul 2015 14:08:16 +0000

Was the the same as the fabled "hotfoot kit" installed at dealers? If so,
it is just insulation behind the radiator about a half in thick, with foil
over it, that covers the sides of the fan compartment contagious with the
inside of the car.

Jim

On Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 11:10 PM Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote:

> In the past I have seen reference to a factory recall/after delivery
> install of a heat diverter/baffle for Vanagon with automatic tranny.  The
> area around the shifter on mine gets hotter than hell when driving.  So How
> do I check (what do I look for) to see if this kit has been installed in my
> rig?
> And if it has not does anyone know if they dealers can still get such kits?
>