My local flaps sells a flex tubing that is split down the middle so you can
open it and put wires in and it protects them form rubbing etc. It comes in
a few sizes... I just used some for a hidden kill switch, and a new trailer
wiring job. Works well... think it's call RV wire protector... or something
like that. Look around the wiring dept. in a large Flaps or RV store.

Rob
87 Westy SyncroGL.....Cynosure 80k km
Moonstone Ont.
rountree@planeteer.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Robyn Rudisill <robyn.rudisill@HOME.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Wednesday, March 31, 1999 12:43 PM
Subject: heat shielding and wires near radiator

>Vaganons (what'd you call me?),
>
>I am getting ready to string the wiring for my aux/fog lights and have some
>questions.  There is a factory installed hole (sealed with a solid rubber
>grommet) in the fire wall just behind the radiator on the drivers
>side.  First, anyone know what that hole was for?
>
>I'd like to use that hole, but find myself a bit concerned about heat in
>that general area.  The harness that came with my kits have 16 or 18 gage
>wires, which will create a tight fit for eight wires, but I think they'll
>all fit through.  Anyone know of tubular heat shields that could protect
>the wires?  How susceptible is normal auto-grade 18 gage wire is to heat?
>
>Any wire running advice would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks for your time; robyn
>