Plastic blanking plate to cover alternator adjustment slot

Morning chaps. Crossover owner so just join to supplement my earlybay.com membership!

Any idea where I can get hold of one of the above for my type 4 engine?

Thanks

 

Birdy where is your solution?

 

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=850977

 

it it really that critical to have? how much heat can really come through such a small slot - if indeed thatswhat it's for?

 

It's there for a reason. The T4 fan has almighty power to suck. That simple cover plate sits near the exhaust. Not right on it or part of it but the heat from an exhaust and engine will get dragged through it and recirculated into the cooling air. It's also why the cover plate around the alternator is important. It's not life and death (mine had both bits missing for 3 years) but its nice to know I've now sealed it how Volkswagen intended.

It is however more important to have the foam seal around the engine than those 2 bits. I'll post up my template later hen I'm at the big machine. Easy peasy to make. And will save you $22.

 

Cheers for the replies so far. And is it just me that finds it a nighmare to get to the nut on the back to adjust the alternator?

 

The nut on the back should be a slotted item that shouldn't need to be attacked with a spanner.

 

As promised. l would advise that you make the tag for the screw hole larger and adjust to size when nearer completion. Tinware comes in all sorts of various states of fit. My screw hole might not be right for yours.






*I've just noticed that the template is actually backwards. Cut it out and you'll see what l mean. It just means you'll have to bend the screw screw hole towards you and not away.

 

Birdy, that drawing is terrible lol, but the picture's helpful.

 

£16.60 can't be bad. I bet some people charge £20 for the small plastic thing that falls off.

Keep us posted when it arrives. I may treat my bus to one.

 

Cheers for the suggestions everyone. Might go for the yankee option

 

i have a few small plastic ones which don't fall off in the shed. Looking for around £20 each

 

It arrived quickly and is nicely made. Very happy with it.

 

I've dealt with him before, over another part, very nice bloke and quick with it...