Blocking holes in rear tinware

[Johnny69]

Hi all

I need to block up the hole for the carburettor hot air pick up that's n the rear tinware (not the shroud but the tinware itself). Can you buy blanking plates or anything - I've seen the plugs for the shroud but I don't need these - any ideas?

This

Johnny

 

[gvee]

I've never seen anything for sale like that although you can buy a replacement tinware piece with only 2 holes.

I've seen someone user the lid from a small paint tin before that seemed to be a perfect fit!

My tinware had the hole welded up.

 

[Nugsy]

Not sure if its what you mean but I have just ordered this

http://www.coolairvw.co.uk/Item/Shop_by_Vehicle~Baywindow_Products~Baywindow_Engine_Products~Baywindow_1600cc_Engine_Products~1600cc_Air_Cooling_System~Tinware~Twin_Port/AC119543C/T1_Tin_Over_Exhaust_Plain_-OB-Black-CB-.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

they do the with/without air/preheat holes too

 

[starbiscuit]

I scribed a circle with a compass on a bit of thin steel that was just a bit bigger than the hole in the tinware and cut with tin-snips.

I made three V-shaped notched around the edge so that I could get a screw through without damaging the tinware, and secured with self-tappers and speed-nuts.

(Flat speed nuts like this)

 

[jonboylaw]

I used a couple of jam jar lids back to back either side of the tin ware and an m4 nut and screw. For the heat risers I used a cardboard template and cut some 2mm aluminium sheet.


Sent from my GX64 SatCom phone using Tapatalk

 

[Johnny69]

I used a couple of jam jar lids back to back either side of the tin ware and an m4 nut and screw. For the heat risers I used a cardboard template and cut some 2mm aluminium sheet.


Sent from my GX64 SatCom phone using Tapatalk

Great idea - I'll try this!

 

[antoine]

i somehow managed to find a rubber bung that was just the right size. I actually gave away my only spare today to someone else who saw how i did it and wanted to know where it came from... I have absolutely no idea where i found it, but its like a wiring grommet with the hole filled in.

 

[Johnny69]

2 jam jar tops, one bolt, jobs a good un - sorted.

Cheers everyone

Johnny

 

[skin69]

Not sure if it the same hole but it does look it.
I've used the lids off metal conduit boxes, most DIY should sell them in the electrical dept.

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/COLID.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

If link doesn't work, just google:-

Black metal conduit box lid

Cheers Nige..