I was relocating all my car stuff to my new garage today and I found a box of misc. parts. Among them was this part. I have no idea what it is. I believe I got this from the prior owner of my 356 some 34 years ago. Anybody know what it is?
Anybody have a clue as to what this is?
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Anybody have a clue as to what this is?
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Re: Anybody have a clue as to what this is?
It is a counterweighted air cleaner inlet door from an older VW, maybe 40 hp . It forces the engine to inhale warm air at idle but opens up when more air is needed. The loop is to latch it open. When I saw the picture, I had to think hard, partly because I never owned such a new VW.
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Re: Anybody have a clue as to what this is?
Wow Martin that was quick ! Thank you. It makes sense since I also found in that box a single air cleaner for a 40 HP VW.
1963 356 T-6 Coupe Signal Red.
1973.5 911 T Coupe Ivory.
1989 911 Carrera Targa Grd Prix White.
1973.5 911 T Coupe Ivory.
1989 911 Carrera Targa Grd Prix White.
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Re: Anybody have a clue as to what this is?
Martin: You are good. I remember that part now, from my fist car, '62 Beetle convertible, with 40 HP.
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Re: Anybody have a clue as to what this is?
Bravo, Eagle Eyes, Martin!
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Re: Anybody have a clue as to what this is?
Martin Benade wrote:It is a counterweighted air cleaner inlet door from an older VW, maybe 40 hp . It forces the engine to inhale warm air at idle but opens up when more air is needed. The loop is to latch it open. When I saw the picture, I had to think hard, partly because I never owned such a new VW.
Bowing down....
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Re: Anybody have a clue as to what this is?
Aw shucks, guys.
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