Date:         Wed, 14 Aug 2002 00:46:57 +0100
Reply-To:     Clive Smith <clive.harman-smith@NTLWORLD.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Clive Smith <clive.harman-smith@NTLWORLD.COM>
Subject:      Re: engine cooling fans
Comments: cc: SpaceKommander <jboldway@BEE.NET>
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Now we see how you got that name!

Seriously, maybe a half dozen might move enough air to JUST ABOUT be
noticeable, much better to insulate your exhaust system with exhaust tape.
Then think about changing the airflow under the van a bit. Insulate the
engine cover and bay area properly etc.

Clive
'88 Syncro Transporter

----- Original Message -----
From: "SpaceKommander" <jboldway@BEE.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 12:47 AM
Subject: engine cooling fans


> Hey - got this idea. Camping in the summer in the Westy is too hot  -
plus,
> the heat from the engine makes things even hotter. I was thinking of
> building a little wooden "device" to "plug in" to the space between the
> hinged license plate and the rear of the body. Something along the lines
of
> a rectangular top with holes and two "V" shaped side pieces which would
> wedge in between the open license plate and body and would have two 3" or
> 4" computer fans mounted on the top piece. I'd shove this thing in when I
> parked and turn it on (long cord and plug for cigarette lighter?)- maybe
> some sort of timer circuit or something - anyway - idea is to pull the hot
> air out of the engine compartment rather than letting the heat down there
> just heat of the car body and bake all the rubber parts in the engine
> compartment. Thoughts? Comments?