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PostPosted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 8:17 pm    Post subject: Missing part, 66 engine hatch latch Reply with quote

Hi,
My bus didn't come with a latch for the rear engine hatch, I have the internal part but missing the outer, does anyone have a pic or link to one so I know what I'm searching for? Pic below

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 8:33 pm    Post subject: Re: Missing part, 66 engine hatch latch Reply with quote

Well you need a correct year engine lid and latch. What you have now was used up into 1965.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 8:38 pm    Post subject: Re: Missing part, 66 engine hatch latch Reply with quote

Here is a search for "Engine Lid" for you:

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/search.php?searc..._chars=200
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 8:42 pm    Post subject: Re: Missing part, 66 engine hatch latch Reply with quote

This is the inside on the rear valance so matches up to the latch. So looks like I have an earlier latch on my 66.. what would you call the button that sits on the outside that I'm missing?

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 8:47 pm    Post subject: Re: Missing part, 66 engine hatch latch Reply with quote

From the 1965 Owner's Manual, you can access thru the "Technical" Button at upper right.

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 8:48 pm    Post subject: Re: Missing part, 66 engine hatch latch Reply with quote

Looks like you will need a new latch since the part the handle goes into is cracked.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:00 pm    Post subject: Re: Missing part, 66 engine hatch latch Reply with quote

I've now removed the latch. This is what I have. The white bit that the screwdriver is pointing to is missing bits, does this mean I need a whole new latch? Thanks for the Info, it's much appreciated.

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:29 pm    Post subject: Re: Missing part, 66 engine hatch latch Reply with quote

All good! I've now found the replacement part I need. Thanks
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 7:00 am    Post subject: Re: Missing part, 66 engine hatch latch Reply with quote

Good. Old one was probably tore up like that by using a flat tip screwdriver as a norm.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 7:21 am    Post subject: Re: Missing part, 66 engine hatch latch Reply with quote

Probably was horrible crusty and gummed up. They should be very easy to turn. Oil it at every 3K mile service.
Soaking the replacement in a coffee can of engine oil for a few days makes it move quite nicely.

FWIW, with church key decklid, there is nothing that sticks out from the lid. There were no missing bits. Though there is a little chrome cover that often fell off, and you can buy a repro for about $15.
Chruch key decklid is not stock on a 66 bus. Though you can bolt one on.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 7:27 am    Post subject: Re: Missing part, 66 engine hatch latch Reply with quote

Can you post an image of the RH side of the opening and the mounting point of the arm that holds the lid open? Kind of like the last image on the OM page posted above.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 7:38 am    Post subject: Re: Missing part, 66 engine hatch latch Reply with quote

Eric&Barb wrote:
Can you post an image of the RH side of the opening and the mounting point of the arm that holds the lid open? Kind of like the last image on the OM page posted above.


from a search in the gallery of 'prop' by username 'Clara':

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^^^^^
(wide bed SC truck has shorter prop than normal bus)

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normal 66 kombi ^^^
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 7:45 am    Post subject: Re: Missing part, 66 engine hatch latch Reply with quote

Clara wrote:


from a search in the gallery of 'prop' by username 'Clara':


Was looking for images from the OP. Smile
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 8:47 am    Post subject: Re: Missing part, 66 engine hatch latch Reply with quote

Cover example:
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(It's rotated a little bit)
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 12:45 pm    Post subject: Re: Missing part, 66 engine hatch latch Reply with quote

Eric&Barb wrote:
Clara wrote:


from a search in the gallery of 'prop' by username 'Clara':


Was looking for images from the OP. Smile


Why?
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 12:57 pm    Post subject: Re: Missing part, 66 engine hatch latch Reply with quote

Clara wrote:
Eric&Barb wrote:
Clara wrote:


from a search in the gallery of 'prop' by username 'Clara':


Was looking for images from the OP. Smile


Why?


To help the OP figure out which years of lid and arm/prop that he has.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 5:45 pm    Post subject: Re: Missing part, 66 engine hatch latch Reply with quote

Eric&Barb wrote:
Clara wrote:
Eric&Barb wrote:
Clara wrote:


from a search in the gallery of 'prop' by username 'Clara':


Was looking for images from the OP. Smile


Why?


To help the OP figure out which years of lid and arm/prop that he has.


Oh, I thought you wanted to know what that part of a 66 bus looked like, just from your question.
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