In a message dated 4/2/01 10:59:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mwsnow@HOME.COM
writes:

I've the option on the lighter weight plastic engine cover to replace
my steel cover that weighs a lot!

The alternative is a lot lighter ..

Has anyone any experience comparing these two lids in terms of how effective
they both are in
reducing the diesel clatter.

The alternative lid is attarctive in terms of being lighter ?

steve

i have the metal engine cover from a aircooled van in my 84 wolfy. ive seen
vans that have succumbed to engine fires...thats why i have it in
there...anything to buy alittle more time in the advent of a disaster..
chris