[T3] Spark Plug Closeouts

[Jim Adney]

On 28 Jul 2018 at 18:25, Jeff C wrote:

> In the album are some photos of three variations of tin closing out the
> spark plug area.
> 
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/135127011@N08/albums/72157699162265114
> 
> Two styles are shown here. One style has indents a the bottom, while the
> other is fairly flat. Anyone know if that difference separates years?

These are both for dual port Type 3 engines. They differ in the shape 
over the dual ports. The ones that flare inward are for FI engines. 
The ones that have a slight outward flare are for dual carbs. VW 
probably had to do them differently because carbs used a cast 
manifold, while the FI had nicely curved round tubes in that area.

> In the photo with the spark plug (for scale) is a mystery item.
> 
> Anyone recognize it?

That appears to be the bit that slides down into the hollow bolt that 
secures the breather to the breather stand. Think of it as  the first 
of two oil mist baffles; the second is a washer that sits above it.

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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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