Date:         Wed, 18 Jul 2001 18:19:59 -0700
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@UVIC.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Alistair Bell <albell@UVIC.CA>
Subject:      Re: Diesel heatshield;  how necessary?
Comments: To: Rachel Cogent <Gnarlodious@earthlink.net>
In-Reply-To:  <B77B51BD.25C0%Gnarlodious@earthlink.net>
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no, no, no! *S*

the protection plate described in the tech manual replaces the" noise
capsule" and connects to the already-in-place muffler heatshield. The
removal of the "noise capsule" seems to be verboten in Germany, probably for
the reason that it reduces external noise from the engine (doesn't seem to
havre much effect on engine noise within the van).

The muffler heat shield is retained in the modified set-up.

Alistair


on 18/7/01 1:46 PM, Rachel Cogent at Gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET wrote:

> At this page:
> 
> http://wetwesties.tripod.com/Journeys1/21.htm
> Journeys Under Difficult Conditions
> 
> 
> It says:
> 
> Note: 
> 
> The power unit protection plate can only be installed on VW Transporter
> vehicles with Diesel engine when the noise capsule is removed, this Is
> however not permitted in Germany. Vehicles with the power unit protection
> plate can only be driven outside the Federal Republic of Germany.
> 
>  
> Do I understand right that the heat shield in question is illegal in
> Germany?
> If so , it changes everything and methinks I will leave it out..
> 
> Rachel
>