I wonder too Dennis. I know that having that stock diesel noise reduction under engine cover installed in my I4 gasser did raise the oil temps a bit.

I can only see how it goes with the tranny. I'll use a IR temp gun and do a couple of hwy runs with and without cover.

But I do like having the trans. protected a bit more, especially the access cover for the reverse/G gear idlers.

alistair
On 2012-06-24, at 9:50 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote:

> I wonder if the change in air flow will have an effect on transmission or
> the front exhaust pipe cooling. It does look good. 
> 
> Dennis
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Alistair Bell
> Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2012 9:48 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: syncro transmission bash plate project finished
> 
> I surprised myself in getting this project finished today. Plate cut out and
> installed.
> 
> http://shufti.wordpress.com/2012/06/24/vanagon-syncro-bash-plate-project-fin
> ished/
> 
> alistair
>