According to the archive files the change occured in '84... Cory '86 Westfalia On Fri, 24 Jan 1997 SyncroHead@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 97-01-24 06:29:16 EST, zeidler@NTCNTG02DU.ntc.nokia.com > (Zeidler Helmut NTC/Dusseld.) writes: > > > >I was looking for new pad that covers the engine and completes the lower > > >bed in my Camper. Any suggestions? > > > > Try to get a pad from a Diesel where available. They are made of plastic > > and not as heavy as the steel ones. I guess they will be reduce the > > engine noise better because the denoiser is glued onto it. I used the > > plastic to raise a part of the lid. I will send you part# if required. > > I believe the original request was concerning the bed cushion that can be > placed on top of the engine compartment, not the engine lid itself. I'd hate > to sleep on a steel one! :) > > Concerning the engine lid though, all later models (87+) I've seen came wth > the plastic lid, while and 82 diesel's I saw came with the heavy metal lid. > I think VW changed over sometime between 82 & 86 from metal to plastic on > all the lids. > > Does anyone know when this change was made? > > Regards, > Jim Davis > 87 GL Syncro > 88 GL Wolfsburg >
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