engine compartments

[Bryan67]

Bugpack makes a universal aluminum firewall that I like. Its just a simple rectangular piece of aluminum with a bead rolled edge. I put some Dynamat on the body and rivet the firewall right over it. I`ll get some pics of my 66 later.

[Diederick/DVK]

that's what i wanna do.
please do show some pics

[Hotrodvw]

When ya scratch it........then what? 

[stealth67vw]

You scotch brite it or pull it and powdercoat it.

[Hotrodvw]

But it's not coming out w/o pulling the engine.....that sux.  Painted, you can touch it up w. a brush.

[Bryan67]

I don`t have pics of the 66 yet but heres a scanned photo of my old 64 with the same firewall. As far as scratching it goes..... just be careful.

[louisb]

How about attaching it with dzus fasteners. I have been thinking of doing something like that with my car.

--louis

[Diederick/DVK]

what are those, louis?

[louisb]

Like this:



You use them for racing body panels.

--louis

[danny gabbard]

How about heavy duty velcro ?

[jick]

i picked up some nice ribbed aluminium sheet at my local B&Q ,which i'm halfway thru getting all fitted on my firewall,
i have a couple of pretty cool ducts coming through it for a little extra air.
i'm finishing it off next week and i'll get some photo's up.

[Diederick/DVK]

cool jick, please do

another thing i was wondering, how to install my fuel regulator and breather box on the alu firewall. with self tapping screws?

[CHR!S/DVK]

i like the idea of a firewall with dynamat as well!
i'm thinking of putting some sounddevice in my car so some isolation would be welcome.

what about the side panels in the engine compartment?
that's not easy to put a firewall or any plate on.

more pictures guys!:)

[fish]

Here's mine with the 2056 T4, no mat plenty of noise.

[Rennsurfer]

I must be livin' under a rock... but, Fish, how long have 36hp. style fan shrouds been available for Type 4 engines? Other than the Porsche 911 style ones, I've yet to see an upright shroud on one of those. That and I rarely ever see Type 4 engines in Beetles. At least here, in the States.

[fish]

Hi Fred, no you not living under a rock its just that Porsche style fans have been the run of mill.

However, the type1 36 doghouse cooler set up was among the first to be played with by the likes of Joe Cali, Joe Loccicero, Mike Sharp and i think Udo, correct me if wrong.
It's a simple conversion if you are handy and looks like a type 1 to the layman. In stock form its an affordable mod, but not so if stroked, bored, cam, heads, exhaust, etc. because T4 parts are usually double the price of T1. Although, reliability and street performance outway the cost, in AFAIC.

[Rennsurfer]

Very cool, Fish. Thanks for the education. I don't know much about Type 4 engines. Where I work, our off-road race car and pre-runner car both have those engines, but with the 911 style shrouds. I think it's a great idea, and another good option. Does it offer decent cooling, as well? I'm also guessing that the cooling tin around the cylinders has to be specially made too, yes?

[fish]

Sorry for the thread hijack,

The cooling tins can either be customized as per Cali manual or purchased from www.sharpbuilt.com.au, CSP, BAS, RAT, etc.

There is much debate as to the cooling capabilities of the type 1 conversion, but from personal experience no problems at all even in 38c heat.

You can find heaps of info on Tuna's excellent site:
http://www.tunacan.net/t4/index.shtml

and also:
http://www.shoptalkforums.net/index.php?sid=7535fc2ac35d6a749d43628ecd213f38

[nicolas]

Although, reliability and street performance outway the cost, in AFAIC.

i hope Richie Webb will read this.