anyone fitted a engine hatch?

[paul_q]

going to fit a late bay engine inspection hatch to my 68,has anyone else done this/got any tips?

cheers paul.

 

[woodslat]

A friend of mine has done 3 or 4, he prefers to use the section from a type 3 squareback for the access cover.

 

[ronmidg]

its a popular mod

http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=4245&p=42853#p42853

 

[AxlFoley]

I would love to do that mod, it must make engine removal a doddle, although I must say I think a camper engine is eisier to work on than a beetle, but then i havent had to remove the engine yet so we shall see if i ever have too

Mark

 

[Guest]

engine removeval is easy but getting to the plugs is alot harder, almost impossible with twin carbs, in most cases the engine must be dropped to fit unless you have a hatch.