At 06:26 PM 9/28/98 -0600, Michael Harrnacker wrote:
>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.

Ummm, my 82 Westy, which says 'Vanagon' on the back, doesn't have any hole
at the bottom at all, big or otherwise.  The engine is completely enclosed
by black tin.  I've been in the marine business a long time (sail loft) and
I've seen a lot of engine compartments that weren't as 'enclosed' as my
Westy's.  Any fire I have is going to get fought through the oil
filler/liscence plate lid, and I bet I can fill the engine compartment with
foam in no time.