alexc3441 Member Joined Jun 15, 2013 Messages 22 Reaction score 0 Location Cumbria Jul 16, 2013 #1 Hi, Just a quick one, Will beetle heat exchangers fit onto my 71 bay? They look right, not too sure if the fitments will be correct though..... cheers Alex
Hi, Just a quick one, Will beetle heat exchangers fit onto my 71 bay? They look right, not too sure if the fitments will be correct though..... cheers Alex
R rallye dale Well-known member Joined Jan 15, 2011 Messages 1,422 Reaction score 1 Location Lymm Cheshire Jul 16, 2013 #2 They will but I believe you have to alter the cable opening closing set up , but im sure a kit is available
They will but I believe you have to alter the cable opening closing set up , but im sure a kit is available
alexc3441 Member Joined Jun 15, 2013 Messages 22 Reaction score 0 Location Cumbria Jul 16, 2013 #3 Ahh great stuff. Ill have a loom and see what i can find Cheers Alex
R redwards Well-known member Joined Aug 25, 2011 Messages 97 Reaction score 0 Location Llanelli with a spanner in my hand! Jul 16, 2013 #4 You can fit Beetle ones, I have them on mine. I have pic's somewhere of the changes needed to the lever, just trying to find them as they are not online.
You can fit Beetle ones, I have them on mine. I have pic's somewhere of the changes needed to the lever, just trying to find them as they are not online.
alexc3441 Member Joined Jun 15, 2013 Messages 22 Reaction score 0 Location Cumbria Jul 16, 2013 #5 That would be great! Thanks so much!
rickyrooo1 Well-known member Joined Aug 7, 2011 Messages 618 Reaction score 0 Jul 16, 2013 #6 beetle ones fit but aren't as "heaty" as bay ones, also the levers pull the opposite way to turn on and off.
beetle ones fit but aren't as "heaty" as bay ones, also the levers pull the opposite way to turn on and off.
alexc3441 Member Joined Jun 15, 2013 Messages 22 Reaction score 0 Location Cumbria Jul 17, 2013 #7 Ahh cheers for the advice!
R redwards Well-known member Joined Aug 25, 2011 Messages 97 Reaction score 0 Location Llanelli with a spanner in my hand! Jul 17, 2013 #8 Personally I'd still (and have) choose a original VW over an aftermarket part. Here's mine, the one on the left is before the modification. 100_1894
Personally I'd still (and have) choose a original VW over an aftermarket part. Here's mine, the one on the left is before the modification. 100_1894
alexc3441 Member Joined Jun 15, 2013 Messages 22 Reaction score 0 Location Cumbria Jul 18, 2013 #9 As simple as that eh! Cheers for that, ill get bending and shaping Ta Alex