Lower timing cover

[tyb525]

I need the lower timing cover for an '81 1.6 NA rabbit, and the bolts that go with it (or I could get them myself if I know what size they are). Kind of scary driving around without one.

[bbob203]

yep one rock in your tbelt and your engine is toast. I may have one from a 86 1
6 in a weel or 2.

[vibraphone321]

If bbob203 doesn't have one or you can wait for it, the lower covers are readily available online.

Here's one on ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gen-VW-Mk1-Rabb ... 0025046155

Not sure if its exactly what you need, but there are many out there to choose from. I have been searching for the upper cover and finding nothing but the lower ones.

[tyb525]

I emailed the guy selling those, he said they won't work for the diesel engines. I found a guy on craigslist with a large collection of vw parts apparently, he is going to send me one tomorrow. <company name removed by moderator> has them new, but they are pricey, which is why I was trying to find a used one.

[Fatmobile]

These were still available at the dealership last time I checked. $35 and no shipping.
Hard to get a used one in good shape,.. because all the belts running on the outside and in
tear them up,.. or the mounting holes crack out.

[damac]

I had never seen a mk1 setup before. I am changing over my daily drivers to truck and rabbit and had to dive into this issue.

I just used the lower timing belt cover from mk2 and then put the upper cover on where it made sense and used spacers/bolts/washers to shore everything up. Seems I have clearance all around so I figured I would just roll with it.