Re: Insulating the Starter Motor

[Igor Kessel <four_rings@worldnet.att.net>]

>My '85 does not have any insulation at all, and I had some difficulties with
>starting at Road America last year which the assembled brains trust
>attributed to heat soak.  The '83 appears to have a fibreglass cloth
>strapped around it.

>What are my options, and where can I get them?

In your own house :-)

Trace your HVAC ducting and cut out the 10x10cm fibre glass insulation,
the one with the Aluminium foil on one side. Wear the gloves or you'll
be itching for a day or so.
Clamp it to the starter with a big hose clamp. Works well on my car.

-- 
Igor Kessel
Three turbo quattros