My only possible reservation on this would be fire....I'd keep it away from
anything hot. But I'm sure the interior burning would make toxic gasses too.
There is, what looks like;  a  tar coated foil that is supposed to quiet
vibration and sound in body panels. That might be a good choice for doors where
clearence is an issue (window regulators and speakers) I'd also imagine water
wont have any effect. I've seen it in JC Whitney under "insulation" near all
the custom van interiors. I think I'll try this route- my 2 cents....Joel: 82
Westy Diesel

Steven Cu wrote:

> Wil,
>
>       There is a substitute material for the fiberglass and it is called
> closed cell polyethylene foam. I've replaced most of my insulation with
> this, it is easy to work with (blade and Rubberized glue) It insulates
> against heat (max-120 deg C) and cold. It will not absorb water and is not
> a health hazard.
>
> Steven
> 82 Westy
>
> ----------
> > From: William W. Barker <wbarker@NOTES.CC.BELLCORE.COM>
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: respect - Didn't your mama teach you any manners?
> > Date: Tuesday, March 02, 1999 2:01 PM
> >
> > Ditto Micheal.
> >
> > I usually just read on the list unless I think I have something
> > useful to share.  Yesterday, I posted a response to a listee asking about
> > how to
> > deal with road noise in his van.  I posted simple response suggesting
> > that loose fiberglass insulation might be a health hazard if installed
> > in the walls of a vehicle.
> >
> > In return I received a couple of responses, one suggesting a hidden
> > political agenda and condescendingly referring to me as "dude".
> >
> > While this is pretty mild stuff, I also received a response with pretty
> > much the same opinion, but which made no attempt to insult me.
> > But actually dealt with the issue.
> >
> > It makes me wonder how newcomers leave if they ask their first question
> and
> > get a
> > smart-ass reply instead of help.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > - Wil
> >