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Granto Commited Dubber

69 posts · joined Apr 2011 ·

#1021870
I have an old 1500 Beetle that I want to get on the road, i bought it some time back and it is missing tinware at the sides of the motor and possibly the back?i am not sure. I have been told the tinware is needed for cooling and my question is A. is it nescessary and B does the motor have to be removed to put the tinware in or can it be fitted with the engine already in the car?
Any advice would be welcome as I am not very mechanically minded.
Thanks Grant

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Granto Commited Dubber

69 posts · joined Apr 2011 ·

#1021876
Bump. Anyone?

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#1021879
yes they need to be there.
some pieces can be fitted in the car but its easier with the motor out.
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Granto Commited Dubber

69 posts · joined Apr 2011 ·

#1021881
Thank you

ragged Just ask if you need HELP!

478 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·

#1021882
The piece that you car is missing is not part of the engine tinware, is part of the bodywork and it is welded into position.
Your car appears to have been modified for some reason?
Dave

adlbeetle66 Under the car.........again!

1,476 posts · joined Aug 2014 ·

#1021888
Yes, more pics would help 🙂

Granto Commited Dubber

69 posts · joined Apr 2011 ·

#1021911
ragged wrote:The piece that you car is missing is not part of the engine tinware, is part of the bodywork and it is welded into position.
Your car appears to have been modified for some reason?
Dave
Thanks Guys I will get some more pics . Any advice would be really welcome 🙂

vwo60 Veteran Volks Folk

2,036 posts · joined Feb 2007 ·

#1021929
you will need to track down a car the same model and remove them, then weld them into yours. then you can fit the rubber seal than goes around the engine.

Granto Commited Dubber

69 posts · joined Apr 2011 ·

#1021941
vwo60 wrote:you will need to track down a car the same model and remove them, then weld them into yours. then you can fit the rubber seal than goes around the engine.
Thank You for the advice i really appreciate it.
Is whats missing essential for the motor to run right? or needed for safety, roadworthy etc?
Just so i understand , Thanks Grant

psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·

#1021945
Both Hookeys and Autocraft in the UK make good quality repro items. Don't bother with the chinese/brazilian crap you can buy in Oz.

Steve Hooky even uses Transglobal Express if asked nicely and this is the cheapest shipping you can get from the UK.

Do you need them? Well a) they add structural strength to the rear qtr and bumper mounting area plus b) they fill the gap and have the correct channel in them to fit the tinware seal to keep the hot air below the engine.

Without seperating the cool and hot air you will end up overheating your engine or at least have it running hotter than it should and this will warp head, warp barrels, overheat the oil and cause bearing, piston, valve etc etc wear in the engine.

So fitting em would be a good idea 🙂
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adlbeetle66 Under the car.........again!

1,476 posts · joined Aug 2014 ·

#1021948
Granto wrote:
adlbeetle66 wrote:http://www.hookyspanelshop.com/our-panels/engine-bay-panels.html

Check these guys out. Great quality panels and Great service.
Excellent thanks again for your help. Will they freight to Australia/ looks like a British business?
Yep, i bought their A Pillar sections they are a fantastic panel. Have heard of people pulling out there chinese repair panels to fit these ones 🙂

Granto Commited Dubber

69 posts · joined Apr 2011 ·

#1021961
psimitar wrote:Both Hookeys and Autocraft in the UK make good quality repro items. Don't bother with the chinese/brazilian crap you can buy in Oz.

Steve Hooky even uses Transglobal Express if asked nicely and this is the cheapest shipping you can get from the UK.

Do you need them? Well a) they add structural strength to the rear qtr and bumper mounting area plus b) they fill the gap and have the correct channel in them to fit the tinware seal to keep the hot air below the engine.

Without seperating the cool and hot air you will end up overheating your engine or at least have it running hotter than it should and this will warp head, warp barrels, overheat the oil and cause bearing, piston, valve etc etc wear in the engine.

So fitting em would be a good idea 🙂
Thanks, got you loud and clear 🙂

Granto Commited Dubber

69 posts · joined Apr 2011 ·

#1021962
adlbeetle66 wrote:
Granto wrote:
adlbeetle66 wrote:http://www.hookyspanelshop.com/our-panels/engine-bay-panels.html

Check these guys out. Great quality panels and Great service.
Excellent thanks again for your help. Will they freight to Australia/ looks like a British business?
Yep, i bought their A Pillar sections they are a fantastic panel. Have heard of people pulling out there chinese repair panels to fit these ones 🙂
Great advice once again 🙂 Thanks