I think one would probably run into problems
> trying to use a water-cooled hatch cover on an air-cooled.

Is there anyone out there that could put the plastic one one their aircooled
to see if there is a difference in noise, fumes, etc.?

I have the plastic one on my 81, and have seen the metal  ones.  They both
fit I can verify that, I am just wondering if the metal one makes a better
seal...it weighs about 2wice as much.

Adam Puzerewski
81 westy
74 beetle
86 cabrio
Vanagon Partsmobiles
----- Original Message -----
From: "All of Us" <weber@OWC.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2000 9:01 PM
Subject: Re: [VANAGON] Engine Comartment Lid

> Au contraire' Chris. The hatches used on the 1980 through 1983 Air-cooled
> models were stamped metal with a rubberized surface on the top and
> insulation on the bottom. Those beasts weighed a ton (had an 83 AC) and I
> thank my lucky stars every time I remove the plastic hatch from my 87 GL.
>
> The plastic/resin injected molded variant didn't arrive until after
> water-cooling did. I'll agree that all years are probably the same size,
> shape, and depth. However, >
> Dan Weber
> Miss Blue - 87 GL
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <JordanVw@AOL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2000 11:27 AM
> Subject: Re: Engine Comartment Lid
>
>
> > In a message dated 11/25/00 10:53:49 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> > jimlipman@YAHOO.COM writes:
> >
> > << My engine compartment lid rattles quite a bit. It is a
> >  different color than the rest of my car so I think it
> >  was changed from the PO. Could it be from the wrong
> >  year (different sizes)? It feels snug and the rubber
> >  looks good too. Any suggestions to tighten it down..
> >   >>
> >
> > one lid fits all from 80-'91.
> >