Re: 1.6 td jx rocker cover

Post by **jacko1967** » 04 Oct 2017, 11:16

Hi all just sorned van for winter. taken my rocker cover off to paint as it was in a state .There is no oil deflector plate it's just the cam shaft my question is should there be one it'hasnt effected the engine do I need to buy one any info would be great.

Post by **Titus A Duxass** » 04 Oct 2017, 11:57

There should be a black plastic cover that sits over the cam.

It is required, VW didn't put it there for fun.

Somebody will have one from a dead JX.

Post by **jacko1967** » 04 Oct 2017, 14:18

Cheers i was surprised to find it not there. I can't understand why anybody would remove it.just been on tinter web got one on order do you know how it fastens was there any special bolts to order ????

Post by **Titus A Duxass** » 04 Oct 2017, 16:10

It just sits on top of the can studs, it's held in place by the rocker cover.

Post by **jacko1967** » 04 Oct 2017, 16:52

Cheers thanks for the info