Type 4 Heat Exchanger Air Inlet Cover Plate Gasket - Left

This left hand side air inlet cover plate gasket is designed to fit the passenger side (left on RHD vehicles) Type 4 heat exchanger, as used on Baywindow buses with 1700cc, 1800cc and 2000cc engines, as well as aircooled Type 25 / T3 models with the 2000cc engine.

The gasket sits between the air inlet cover plate and the heat exchanger, forming a critical seal within the engine’s heating and cooling system. Its primary function is to prevent air leaks at the inlet point of the heat exchanger, ensuring that cooling air is correctly directed through the exchanger fins rather than escaping. Proper sealing here is essential for efficient cabin heating, balanced airflow, and maintaining correct engine operating temperatures.

Over time, original gaskets can become brittle, compressed, or damaged due to heat cycles and age, leading to air loss, reduced heater efficiency, and potential hot spots around the exhaust system. Replacing this gasket restores the correct airflow path and helps protect surrounding components from excess heat and exhaust contamination.

Manufactured as a top quality replacement, this gasket is shaped to match original specifications, providing a precise fit against the left hand heat exchanger and air inlet cover plate. It is ideal for restorations, routine maintenance, or when refitting heat exchangers and inlet covers during engine work.

Fitting Notes:

• Fits the left hand (passenger side on RHD vehicles) heat exchanger

• Designed for Type 4 engines only

• Best fitted when replacing or refitting the air inlet cover plate

• Ensure mating surfaces are clean before installation for an effective seal

Applications:

• VW Baywindow Van: 1973 – 1979 (1700cc, 1800cc, 2000cc Type 4 engines)

• VW Type 25 / T3: 1979 – 1983 (2000cc aircooled engines)

Quality: Top quality
Quantity: Sold each (1 required per side)