Date:         Wed, 15 Mar 2006 05:37:38 -0500
Reply-To:     John Reddick <SVYOLO@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Reddick <SVYOLO@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Sound insulation info and tips

I have been adding insulation slowly to my Westy over the last year to
quiet it down to the levels of my 91 passenger van.  It is amazing the
amount of small details VW did on their passenger vans compared to the
Westies.  The vans are far quieter as a result.
   Anyone looking to quiet their Westy should take a good look at a late
model van.  I have added insulation to the floor, engine cover, under rear
seat, front floor, and all three doors.  The doors now close with a high
quality "thunk" but the overall noise has only gone down a little.  The
newer vans also have a gasket/weatherseal inside the leading edge of the
front doors.  Anybody try retrofitting it in a Westy with good results?
   For insulation I used 1 small box of Q-pads and the rest 180# torchdown
and 3m spray adhesive.  It is the exact same stuff.
   Anybody try adding insulation inside the front fiberglass top?  How about
the roof?  Any tips would be great.

     John