The aircooled engine compartment is enclosed, so this system may be of
some benefit to them. (I remember looking at my first Wasserboxer and
marvelling at the fact that I could see the ground. Just not something
that I was used to at the time. :-))

Sam

On Mon, 28 Sep 1998, Michael Harrnacker wrote:

> <snip>
> . Note!! they said enclosed, not airtight, the volume of our engine
> compartments is apx the same as the average watercraft and they ain't
> airtight.
> <snip>
>
> Ummm, the engine compartment of a Vanagon is not even close to "enclosed."
> The big hole at the bottom of the compartment would probably negate the
> desired effects.  Boat engine compartments are enclosed to the point where
> no outside light can get in them, a Vanagon/Type2 engine compartment ain't
> even close.
>
> Michael B. Harrnacker
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