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Fri Nov 07, 2008 4:17 pm

Does anyone know where one can purchase the metal channel that the engine compartment seal fits in to? The channel isn't included on the H aprons made by Wolf Parts.

Mon Nov 10, 2008 7:17 pm

You mean this link?

http://www.wolfparts.com/shop/product_info.php?pro...c2191da254

It seems to be a bare-bone piece, to work on it. Doesn´t have exhaust exit too... Did you buy it or you´re still looking for?

Mon Nov 10, 2008 7:25 pm

Maybe you should try searching in thesamba classifieds the keyword "H apron". There are a few nearest you are... and cheaper :wink:

Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:50 am

I have the apron, never gave much thought to the seal channel not being part of it until I got it. I can't be the only one who has bought an apron from them and ended up needing this piece. I suppose I could buy a cheap repro apron and pull the channel off of it but that would be an expensive way to go.

Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:31 am

How about this:
http://wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=111813311

Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:34 am

Suboval wrote: How about this:
http://wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=111813311

He's talking about the engine compartment (tin) seal. That is the decklid body seal channel.

I'd say best bet is find a donor apron to scavenge it off.

Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:35 am

johnshenry wrote: Suboval wrote: How about this:
http://wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=111813311

He's talking about the engine compartment (tin) seal. That is the decklid body seal channel.

I'd say best bet is find a donor apron to scavenge it off.

Yes, I know he was talking about the rear seal. The piece from Wolfsburgwesat could still be used for it.

Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:45 am

I don't think that would hold it. As you know the engine bay seal has two protrusions, and neither are "beaded" like the hood/decklid seals. I would think it would just fall out.

A sheet metal shop could fab something I'm sure, but it would be difficult to get the bend in the curves without the inner, rolled over edges kinking. I think VW must have used a forming die for the channel and curvature, as opposed to just making a straight section and bending it. The originals really have no kinks (repro aprons will). That is why I think the best option might be to find an original, and drill it off.

Wed Nov 12, 2008 7:38 pm

johnshenry wrote: That is why I think the best option might be to find an original, and drill it off.
I guess John is right. But maybe the people of Wolf Parts could give a good point to solve this. If not, is all a matter of costs... I don´t know wich is the cost for a sheet metal work (including exhaust...) but, in case, should compare this with the price of a good used apron :roll:

Wed Nov 12, 2008 7:45 pm

I think that part is the same on later model aprons, and aprons where the rest of it is trashed could be had for cheap I'd guess.