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Hello you guys, 

I've searched the forum for an already existing topic but didn't find it. So sorry in advance if there is somekind of information allready available. 

Can anyone tell me if my current front plate is "good enough" or if I should replace it? You see definitely a gap. 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/xByhbZim8cJoENba7

https://photos.app.goo.gl/PpRaYd9mbp38d81G8

If yes, which one? Is this one https://www.aircooledshop.com/product_info.php?info=p1529_front-engine-cover-plate-black.html&no_boost=1

Many thanks! 
 

Hi, I'm no expert, far from it, but that looks like the wrong tinware to me. I have a 1980 air-cooled 2.0 and mine lays flat to the bulkhead and seals against that. I've just crawled out from underneath it, setting my cam followers, but could get a picture tomorrow if it would help.
Regards
Jed

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What gearbox have you got? Looks like someone has put a late/5 speed box and engine mounts on an air cooled van and shifted the engine back to suit.

mtpa wrote: ↑31 May 2023, 17:47 Hi, I'm no expert, far from it, but that looks like the wrong tinware to me. I have a 1980 air-cooled 2.0 and mine lays flat to the bulkhead and seals against that. I've just crawled out from underneath it, setting my cam followers, but could get a picture tomorrow if it would help.
Regards
Jed

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Hi, 

thanks! If you don't mind i would like to have a picture so I can compare. 

 

cobblers wrote: ↑31 May 2023, 19:45 What gearbox have you got? Looks like someone has put a late/5 speed box and engine mounts on an air cooled van and shifted the engine back to suit.

Hi Cobblers, 

I just have a normal 4 speed manual gearbox. 

Kind regards, 
Koen 

What is the history? could someone have fitted a later gearbox? even a 4 speed.

Do you have a picture of your gear linkage? How far back on the side of the gearbox does it attach - 5cm from the front end of the gearbox, or about 20cm from the front end?

cobblers wrote: ↑01 Jun 2023, 18:09 What is the history? could someone have fitted a later gearbox? even a 4 speed.

Do you have a picture of your gear linkage? How far back on the side of the gearbox does it attach - 5cm from the front end of the gearbox, or about 20cm from the front end?

Hi Cobblers,

Here is a picture of my gearbox. 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/JaT6UBDfKazhBzHC8

https://photos.app.goo.gl/CQdqSdp8tCtPF15t8

 

That all looks normal for an early air cooled, I must have been barking up the wrong tree, sorry!

As mpta says, there should be a 90° fold at the edge of the tinware. The rubber seal fits horizontally bridging the gap.

Hi All, 

thanks for the replies! I'm going to search for the correct one  

 

Hi, sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I have attached some pictures, hope they're good enough. Mine definitely has a return lip on the top edge. The original link you sent with the new part looks like that's off a T2 van. Hope these help.

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mtpa wrote: ↑05 Jun 2023, 13:57 Hi, sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I have attached some pictures, hope they're good enough. Mine definitely has a return lip on
the top edge. The original link you sent with the new part looks like that's off a T2 van. Hope these help.

Thank you for the pictures! You are correct! It seems that my front engine plating is not correct and it's from a T2. 

I'm starting my search quest!  

Thanks for all the answers!