Date:         Wed, 11 Oct 2000 12:33:26 -0400
Reply-To:     David Higginbotham <dahigginbotham@NCDRAGONFLY.COM>
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From:         David Higginbotham <dahigginbotham@NCDRAGONFLY.COM>
Subject:      Deck lid insulation plastic sheeting
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The deck lid over the engine in our 82 westy has a layer of OE insulation on
it (to prevent excessive heat transfer to the cabin I suppose). The
insulation is held in place by a sheet of clear plastic that in turn is held
in place by some springy clip-like devices. The plastic sheeting is torn on
about 1/4 of the surface area and insulation is being sucked into the
heating system and blown out into the cabin through the heater vents. It has
been suggested that I buy another self adhesive product with a metal foil
backing often used in 'hot rods' or race cars, etc,  and custom cut it to
fit the deck lid. I have two questions, 1) is there a replacement for the
plastic, it seems less trouble and more true to the OE to replace the clear
plastic, my concern is the amount of heat in the engine compartment 2)
anybody know where I can get this self adhesive stuff?
David Higginbotham
82 Westfalia
Silk Hope, NC