Date:         Mon, 9 May 2005 22:23:06 -0600
Reply-To:     jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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From:         jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: insulation for vanagon engine cover? Another warning
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On 5/9/05 9:08 PM, "Kim Brennan" <kimbrennan@MAC.COM> wrote:

> 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
>>>>

Chemicals combined with heat can modify the flammability of an item and not
just for the moment.  You can end up modifying its own basic structure
enough that you now have a fire source and not an insulator.  Personally I
would rip it out and replace it.  It is a generic material available from
many sources.
jimt