Date:         Wed, 2 Jan 2008 20:14:43 -0500
Reply-To:     John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Westy OEM fire extinguisher
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On Jan 2, 2008 7:51 AM, Ellen <elleninoregon@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Halon 1211/1301 blend....less expensive than a straight rechargeable Halon 1211 extinguisher, but does have a 12 year life limit.  I figure what we use on our helicopters is probably good enough for my Lola.
>
> http://www.h3raviation.com/products-1211-1301-blend.htm

Here's one:

2.5# halon 1211 for $110
http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecId=439

I've never done business with them but this is the best price I  could find.

Last week I drained 2 or 3 gallons of gas onto the trans when the
return hose came loose from the plastic return pipe just on the other
side of the firewall grommet. The factory crimp-on clamp was loose on
the hose which had shrunk with age. I got lucky. No fire. Check your
hoses and clamps!!! Keep a good extinguisher handy.
--
John Meeks

'91 Multivan, '85 GL bits
Northern Michigan
KC8ZFN

Vanagon Rescue Squad
http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm