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Thu May 12, 2016 4:45 pm

I was wondering if the Industrial Shields made by Awesome Powder Coating will fit a type 3.

http://www.awesomepowdercoat.com/Industrial_Shields.html

I know that type 1 and type 3 have different tin but was wondering if the sled tin has similar dimensions and bolt locations.

I got rid of my heater boxes and like the idea of using the shields to keep the thermostat operating normally.

Thu May 12, 2016 4:52 pm

Hey I kind of like those myself.I would have to think they would work just fine.

Thu May 12, 2016 11:13 pm

I think those should fit just fine. They bolt to the case, which shares mounting screw locations with a t-1 engine.

Fri May 13, 2016 8:48 am

Actually they bolt to the sled tin. Same place the heater boxes bolt on.

I sent a note to the company and they were unsure. They asked for the dimensions of the mounting tabs on my heater boxes. Which I provided. FYI both sides are 5.5 inches CTC on the mounting tabs.

Anyone out there have type 1 and 3 sled tins? That can compare them dimensionally?

Fri May 13, 2016 9:13 am

Fri May 13, 2016 9:26 am

Glenn, I saw your post else where. These are VW originals, correct?

Is that on a type 3 or 1?

Fri May 13, 2016 9:29 am

It's my Type 1 and they are real Type 122 tins.

Mon May 23, 2016 10:15 am

Update: I purchased these and they do fit Type 3. Not sure if they will make a big difference. I got them primarily for the idea that they might help the Thermostat operate normally. Fit is OK. Should serve the purpose.

Fri Jun 19, 2020 12:51 pm

How did you get them to fit? I’ve got quite a gap between the sled and the aftermarket industrial tins. Wasn’t sure if I should swap for a Type 1 sled?

Fri Jun 19, 2020 2:21 pm

What are they used for in that location. Advantage or disadvantage.

Fri Jun 19, 2020 2:25 pm

Trying to seal air passing sled on it’s way out through the rear while using J tubes.

Fri Jun 19, 2020 4:37 pm

gt1953 wrote: What are they used for in that location. Advantage or disadvantage.

IMO- The main benefit is that they act as a heat shield for J tubes to keep the exhaust heat out/away from the engine and extend the 'tunnel' for the cooling air coming around to the bottom of the engine.

I have the OG 122 heat shields as well as the Awesome Powdercoat version - they're similar but the original part fits better and covers more of the gap on a Type 3.

Fri Jun 19, 2020 4:44 pm

Might you be able to show a side by side photo?

Fri Jun 19, 2020 4:56 pm

FartsMcFarty wrote: Might you be able to show a side by side photo?

Unfortunately, not without a lot of effort - one set is on my engine, the other set is buried in a tote in my garage somewhere behind construction materials (I'm in the middle of a rather extensive remodel right now).

The original industrial tins are fairly hard to find - the AP tins are a very close match and will do what you'd buy them for so you can't go wrong.

Fri Jun 19, 2020 5:13 pm

I can see the use of those tins when using J Tubes type 1 or type 3.

Sat Jun 20, 2020 3:43 am

I run these on both my '69 bus and '67 squareback.
Not originals, but aftermarket from butty's bits in the UK.