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Date:         Fri, 20 May 2005 10:59:57 -0700
Reply-To:     John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Exhaust system insulation
In-Reply-To:  <5fbed5aa050520090941be46d3@mail.gmail.com>
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As I understand it, basically the same reason the panel with the utility ports gets rotted out on Westys-- insulation sponges up water, deterioration ensues...

> If Vanagon exhausts behave anything like motorcycle exhausts, be aware > that wrapping may accelerate rust on your pipes. Not sure why, I'm > pretty non-technical, perhaps something to do with condensation > settling between the wrap and the pipe? Can anyone elaborate on / > disprove this statement? Any preparation necessary prior to wrapping? >


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