Date:         Mon, 3 Mar 2008 10:00:07 -0800
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Pic of melting wiring in my Air cooled '81. How's yours? ---
              :^)
Comments: To: Ken Lewis <kdlewis@northstate.net>
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Hi Ken.

Nope. No cat.

I don't know what caused it. FWIW,  the section of wires in question,
was above the oil filler. It was secured properly.

It looks like long term wear, as the cover around the wires was hard
in that section and felt crackly. This is why I had a closer look. I
don't think it was subjected to a sudden "blast" of heat.

Maybe just heat from the engine over time?

Ah I remember now.

The perimeter seal that goes around the engine tin, was hinky when I
bought it. I replaced it soon after buying the van. Maybe heat was
leaking up from exhaust and hitting that section of wires.

Hmmmm........



Neil.

On Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 9:23 AM, Ken Lewis <kdlewis@northstate.net> wrote:
> Neil,
>  What do you think caused it? Was it above the catalytic converter?
>  Ken Lewis
>  http://neksiwel.20m.com/
>
>
>
>  ----- Original Message -----
>  > Hi all.
>  >
>  > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/rearwiring
>  >
>  > Like the page says. I repaired mine with solder, shrink tube, tape,
>  > tape and cover.
>  >
>  > No big deal. I'm sure others have seen it before, but thought I'd post
>  > for those who haven't inspected the wiring in their engine bay.
>  >
>  > Cheers,
>  >
>  > Neil.
>  >
>  > --
>  > Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco"
>  >
>  > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
>  > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>  >
>



--
Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco"

http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/