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A while ago I removed the front grill of my van to fit a new badge.

At the same time, two cardboard cut outs that were wedged either side fell out and disintegrated.

What are they, and what do they do?

Should I replace them?

Thanks in advance.

They direct air flow through the radiator. Often missing so not necessary unless you are experiencing hot running whilst driving.
I believe replacements are available from Brickwerks.

How marvelous!

I have a Aircooled engine!

Think I won't replace them

and no such thing as a stupid question if you want to know something you dont have an answer for
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Double post

They are a little bit like all the flaps on the front of formula 1 cars. They are put there for very good reasons but the cars seem to go just as well without them. I have heard that they also reduce some wind noise when traveling at high motorway speeds (100mph+) I think I remember a member on here replacing them with copies cut from an estate agents for sale board!!

Thanks guys

Now the sun is out we're hitting the van hard.

This forum is always the best place to get info.

Don't know where I'd be without it

just replaced mine with some from 'go westy',they are made of plastic,seem pretty well made,do not know how much of a difference they will make,both of the upper parts had totally disappeared,must have been like that for ages