Under Barrels Air Deflector - Type 1 Engines

Replacement under barrel air deflector plate for aircooled VW Type 1 style engines. This cooling deflector fits between the cylinder head studs above the pushrod tubes and directs cooling air around the underside of the cylinders and through the cooling fins.

Although small, these deflectors are an extremely important part of the VW cooling system and should always be fitted. Without them, cooling air escapes instead of being forced through the cylinder fins, which can lead to poor cooling efficiency, uneven cylinder temperatures and overheating problems.

These deflectors are designed for use with 8mm head stud engines. If fitting to earlier engines with 10mm head studs, the mounting holes can be carefully opened slightly using a small round hand file.

Sold individually. Two required per engine.

Fitting Notes

• Fits between the cylinder barrels above the pushrod tubes
• Install during engine assembly before fitting cylinder heads
• Best replaced when rebuilding or servicing an engine
• Ensure all original cooling tinware is fitted for correct engine cooling

Product Features

• Essential aircooled engine cooling component
• Directs cooling air through cylinder fins
• Helps prevent overheating
• Steel construction
• For engines with 8mm head studs
• Sold separately
• 2 required per engine

Applications

Aircooled VW

• VW Beetle 1960–1979
• VW Splitscreen Bus 1960–1967
• VW Baywindow Bus 1968–1979
• VW Karmann Ghia 1960–1974
• VW Type 3 1961–1973
• VW Type 181 Trekker 1968–1983
• VW Buggy & Baja 1960–1979