Foam lining for the Rear Flap

[bamboo]

Each time I checked the engine oil level I was looking at the scraggy remnants of the original plastic foam meant to seal the rear flap.
Now I've fitted this 10mmm thick black neoprene sponge sheet which seems just right for the application.
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It's not an original VW part, but promises to be more durable.
For me it looks good, and complements the otherwise 'as new' rear of the vehicle.

[CovKid]

....and perfect for those moments when you feel a desperate need to check oil and water levels during the night without waking everyone up.

Nice mod.

[lloydy]

Just I case you don't know, the genuine part is still available for a couple quid.. Looks good though!

[Plasticman]

you will have to "enlighten" us with regards the otherwise new rear, picks picks and more picks, also a handy place to wipe the dipstick
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[bamboo]

Just I case you don't know, the genuine part is still available for a couple quid..

Dooh! But I,ll know for next time, or if I find the concours judges deduct points for my mod.

[Plasticman]

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you will have to "enlighten" us with regards the otherwise new rear, picks picks and more picks
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[bamboo]

you will have to "enlighten" us with regards the otherwise new rear, picks ...

OK. Here's a rear view of the vehicle posing on the approach to Hawes. There's lots of 1st gear work here.

[itchyfeet]

Nothing like that on my van, cant see what purpose it serves?

[lloydy]

it was fitted to some of the last vans along with other sound deadening, like the thick foam at the bottom of the D pillars and at the bottom of the A pillars.

[bamboo]

it was fitted to some of the last vans ...

Being made in 1982, the van is towards the last of the air cooled .
In those places where the original foam had decayed away, it was clear to see that road spray had been sucked into the engine bay through this aperture. I'm hoping the replacement foam will prevent this.

[Plasticman]

when you get time take some detail picks of the rear areas of your van and also engine bay, be nice if its clean and original as good for reference as well,
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[Plasticman]

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[lloydy]

MINE!!!!

[Plasticman]

yes me and the painter were having a beer at mine and are in the process of making good all items to refit, you know enlightening tasks such as scraping overspray form seals as left by shonkers and fitting new SS studs into spats etc, all good fun
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[lloydy]

Can't beat a bit of male bonding