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Old 11-18-2013, 04:00 AM   #290 (permalink)
AndrzejM
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Originally Posted by Piwoslaw View Post
As you can see, the old cardboard-with-alufoil-glued-to-it is still in service, but I plan to replace it with something that will better wrap the top and sides of the engine, instead of just laying on it.
Try fire blanket. I'm using one in my wife's car and it's doing an amazing job. Engine is warm in virtually no time.

I'm trying now to get another one for Berta.
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