>> Th  Those of you (eg Westy
>> owners) who lift off the the cover rather than rocking it back against the
>> seat should keep an eye open for a plastic lid in wrecking yards.
>
>	Has anyone had any experience using these in a camping situation?  Do
>they hold up well, or will they develop stress fractures and drop an
>unsuspecting sleeper into the engine compartment?  I have a chance to
>buy one
Check your 87 Westy closely, you probably already have a plastic engine lid.
My 87 syncro Westy came with a plastic lid and I thought it was metal until
I examined it closely.