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Date:         Mon, 9 May 2005 23:08:47 -0400
Reply-To:     Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: insulation for vanagon engine cover?
Comments: To: Erin Randolph <lexluthier72@yahoo.com>
In-Reply-To:  <20050510024330.16906.qmail@web51602.mail.yahoo.com>
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Please, please be aware that brake cleaner IS flamable. it evaporates very quickly, but due to the thickness of the foam, it may take a while for it to get out of the foam. I'd be hesitant to drive with the cover in place for at least several hours after spraying. Only do this outdoors and have a fan blowing on the (soaking lid) will help move the (evaporating) brake cleaner away.

On May 9, 2005, at 10:43 PM, Erin Randolph wrote:

> Kim, > Thx...I will give it a shot...things are really > soaked. > -Erin > --- Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote: >> No need to replace. Get some brake cleaner (lots) >> and use it liberally. >> The only issue I can think this may cause is that it >> may dissolve SOME >> adhesives, it should not affect the foam (but test >> it to be sure, as >> different brake cleaners are made of different >> stuff.) >> >> >> On May 9, 2005, at 9:49 PM, Erin Randolph wrote: >> >>> Howdy folks, >>> The Wonderful PO, (the reason im rebuilding my >>> engine) allowed oil to leak out at a rate of 1 >>> quart/100 miles on the vans last trip north for >> the >>> weekend...and then he sold the van to me....oil is >> all >>> over everything, including the insulation in the >>> engine lid, plus the foam on the lic plate cover? >>> what does one replace these items with? >>> -Erin >>> >>> >>> >>> __________________________________ >>> Do you Yahoo!? >>> Make Yahoo! your home page >>> http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs >> >> > > > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. > http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250


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