Date:         Sat, 16 Nov 2002 20:11:25 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Tweak yer heater output!
Comments: To: Gnarlodious <gnarlodious@CYBERMESA.COM>
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Rachel, why did you feel it necessary to use the foam urethane? Gaposis?
   Insulation hose to big? Unable to get a clamp on the end? What?

Just curious.

Skookum fix, by the way. I am thinking of driving to Alaska after the
first of the year. The Gnarlodious Fix will certainly be applied.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Gnarlodious wrote:
> I put that hose insulation along the source hose of my heater, except for a
> short section above the tank. Results are significant! Heater is finally
> working like it should. Seems the long travel to the front was sapping its'
> heat. 'Specially in very cold weather.
> There are two kinds of tube insulation, which I got at Home Depot. This is
> the cheapest so it doesn't have a self adhesive seam. After tying it with
> temporary wires I injected it with Polyurethane foam which you can even see
> in the rear of this picture:
> http://www.Gnarlodious.com/Vanagon/Vanagon_Notes.html#heater
> I didn't do the return hose, it seemed a little superfluous
>
> Note to the adventurous: this is a dirty job! Wear goggles. After applying
> foam wait until it is completely hard before driving or running hot water in
> the hose. Vibration causes it to collapse and heat causes it to expand
> beyond usefulness.
>
> Hope that makes sense . . .
>
> -- Rachel
> http://www.Spectrumology.com
> AIM Gnarlodious
>