Yep that's the idea , an expensive idea ! ;-).�  I keep that as a backup.

On 03/27/2018 07:45 PM, Richard Koerner wrote:
> I will say that I have used this stuff (at work, not on my Vanagon):
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> https://www.amazon.com/Castaldo%C2%AE-Quick-SilTM-Silicone-Mold-Rubber/dp/B00LZKA75W/ref=sr_1_1/141-7256671-1564925?ie=UTF8&qid=1522204059&sr=8-1&keywords=castaldo+quick-sil
> This is a 2 part "putty" that cures pretty fast; silicone, so can't glue to it if needed.�  Nice thing is that you can use a little of it at a time, depending on your application.�  But you can smear it into all kinds of things and around blind corners and such.�  Think of it as RTV that doesn't depend on surface moisture-cure.�  Meaning, you can make it as thick as you need.�  Very tough stuff, yet perfectly flexible.�  Not positive, but I think pretty good too with higher temperatures.�  Quite expensive though.
> Maybe just another thing to have in your bag of tricks to fix things.�  Or it may give you some ideas.
> Smaller (less expensive) quantities are also available should you want to do a little experimenting.
>
> Rich
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>        From: Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
>   To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>   Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2018 7:07 PM
>   Subject: Re: experience with Rubber Molded for engine insulation
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> Hey, I've never used it or heard of it....but MAN, it sure gives me ideas on how to fix stuff, whether on Vanagon or around the house.�  Looks pretty robust.�  Thanks!
> RichSan Diego
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>  �  �  �  From: Christophe Guilbert <cguilbert@PICASSO.UCSF.EDU>
>   To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>   Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2018 2:18 PM
>   Subject: experience with Rubber Molded for engine insulation
>
> Hi ,
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> I have a 2l air-cooled and would like to optimized the thermal isolation
> of the my engine from the exhaust heat. Many of the seals doing so does
> not exist anymore so I look online how I could build them and find a
> molded rubber I can shape in any seal type. See link bellow ,
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> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FltbX_rUc6Y
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> Do you guys have any experience with them.
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> Thanks
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> CHris, vanagon air-cooled 1983
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