Help! Where do I get a heat shield to put between Exhaust and Engine??

My speedster came with the rear tin where the heater hoses go into, but it didn't have any tin to seperate the cylinders from the exhaust. Therefore, there is a gap (See pic, white arrows point to it) arond the sides that allows the exhaust heat to get recirculated back into the engine compartment making the engine run hot. Does anyone recommend how to easily solve this problem? Are there any pre-manufactured 'tin kits' to address this? How have others done it? My engine is a 1600CC Type 1 (I was told) with Dual Del Orto Carbs.

I bought some awesom tins in fact a complete tin kit for the Ghia. It was a Chrome tin kit and was very inexpensive. CIP1.com

Look : www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC%2DC10%2D6208

Greg,

You can get a piece of black painted aluminum from any truck body manufacture....make a paper template and transfer to the aluminum... leave 5/8" in between the aluminum and the engine tin so that you will be able insert a VW bus engine to sheet metal seal

Hey Greg, how are you doing?! We missed you on the run to Sykesville last Fall. Are you in Maryland or Florida these days? Where is your Speedster?

Many of the hardware stores sell sheet aluminum or stainless sheet. Like Alan said, make a papeer template, cut the shape from the sheet aluminum or steel, drill a few holes and screw it in place.

Bruce, I've moved to Richmond, VA now. The car has been at the folks house in Ft. Myers for two years, but I'm bringing it back up in a couple of weeks. If I can get the heat problem worked out I will bring it to the Carlisle show. Keep me posted of any other get togethers. Thanks for all of your help guys!

Alan,
I have heard you mention using the Bus engine seal before. Any year in particular? I am planning to order one to use on my project.
Thanks,
Jim

Jim
I don't know what years it fits but it is a foam seal measuring about
3/4" x 3" I purchse them from "Patrick" at RPM Auto parts in NJ 973 448 9440
BTW a quality VW parts house that knows VW part numbers off the top of their heads, you in turn get quality parts at a decent price.

Greg:

I have a CMC also and I made up a set of engine heat shields out of HVAC air duct sheetmetal (lots of HVAC shops will give you a scrap piece of this sheetmetal - just drive your speedy over there and tell them what you're trying to do). I think I still have some pictures of them in the photo section under nichols1

I have made up paper templates to cut out the real things, which fit in like they're custom made, and then seal everything with regular door weatherstrip available from Lowes or Home Depot. They work great!

I'm in the South this coming week but will be heading back home in a week and can run off a pair of full-size templates and send them to you for the cost of postage and a mailing envelope ($5.00)

If you're interested, email me direct and we can swap addresses and I'll get them out to you.

Gordon
One of the "Speedstah Guys" from Rhode Island

Gordon,
I will e-mail you with the details. I am VERY interested. You may have just allowed me to make it to Carlisle this year!
Thanks again for the help. BTW, the pics of your car are excellent!

Heat shields are a good thing. I've built several from sheet aluminum for my type 4. One shield of note was made to isolate the BAS 4-1 header from both the engine and from the rear fiberglass valance panel. Before the shield, the fibergalss was so hot you could not even touch it. After the shield, you can put your fingers right on the fiberglass any time. Just maintain as large an air gap as room allows whereever you install a shield.

fabrukatin' is haf the fuhn!

Great quote !

fabrukatin' is haf the fuhn!