Date:         Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:53:04 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Engine lid insulation material?
Comments: To: Neil2 <vidublu@gmail.com>
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Thanks Neil2.

I'll check that out.

Neil.

On Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 11:34 AM, Neil2 <vidublu@gmail.com> wrote:
> I used fiberglass cloth from me local Baxter Auto Parts.
>
> Welcome!
>
> On Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 9:04 AM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi all
>>
>> Had some good hot/noisy/smelly "open engine compartment" test drives
>> on my Jetta conversion recently, so am now cutting and tubbing the
>> engine lid. Searched the archives, but didn't find what I'm looking
>> for.
>>
>> I'll use the stock engine lid insulation, but need more to cover the
>> added ~ 4" x 22" pieces.
>>
>> Anyone know of a suitable/safe material available at a
>> hardware/building supply store or my FLAPS?
>>
>> For odd duck things like this, it's a miss/hit affair finding someone
>> in these places that knows what they're talking about, so appreciate
>> any help. I imagine the material should withstand a certain degree
>> (pun intended!) of heat hence my question of a "safe" material.
>>
>> Am I relegated to the boneyard? --- :^)
>>
>> Please and thanks,
>>
>> Neil.
>>
>>
>>