Engine Covers

Engine cover for timing belt front, left

Fits:

• Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
• Porsche 911 1968-1973 2.2L / 2.4L / 2.7L RS LWB (F)
• Porsche 911 1974-1977 2.7L / 1976-77 3.0 Carrera
• Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC

Diagram ref no 12

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Front Engine Cover Blade With Hole.

Restore the correct fit, protection and original-style finish of the engine assembly with this OE Match Front Engine Cover Blade with Hole. Designed for compatible Porsche engine applications, this component forms part of the engine's surrounding cover and air-management arrangement.

Fits:

• Porsche 911 1978-1979 SC (PR399 A/C Without Front Condensor)

Diagram Ref No 10

On an air-cooled Porsche engine, the various covers, plates and sealing pieces around the engine are more than cosmetic components. They help control the path of cooling air and separate different areas around the engine so that airflow can be directed where intended.

This particular front engine cover blade features the required hole for its intended application. Correct component specification is therefore important when replacing a missing, damaged, corroded or incorrectly fitted original part.

Exposure to engine heat, vibration, moisture and previous servicing can cause engine cover components to corrode, distort or become damaged. Missing or incorrectly fitted pieces may also compromise the completeness of the engine's cooling-air arrangement.

What This Product Does:

• Forms part of the engine's surrounding cover arrangement.
• Helps maintain the intended separation of areas around the engine.
• Supports correct management of cooling airflow on applicable air-cooled engines.
• Helps close unwanted gaps around the engine cover system.
• Features the appropriate hole for the intended installation.
• Helps protect surrounding areas from debris and contamination.
• Supports a complete and correctly assembled engine installation.
• Replaces a missing, corroded, bent or damaged original component.
• Helps restore an original-style appearance to the engine compartment.
• Provides an OE-style replacement for compatible Porsche applications.  

Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:

• Visible corrosion or rust.
• Perforation caused by corrosion.
• Bending or distortion.
• Cracks or physical damage.
• Damaged mounting points.
• Loose or missing mounting hardware.
• The cover blade vibrating or rattling while the engine is running.
• Gaps caused by an incorrectly fitting component.
• The original cover blade is missing.
• An incorrect non-holed or otherwise unsuitable component has previously been installed.
• Damage discovered during engine removal or rebuilding.
• Deterioration affecting the appearance of the engine compartment.  

Why Replacement Matters:

• Air-cooled Porsche engines depend on controlled airflow for effective temperature management. Engine cover and sealing components help ensure cooling air follows its intended path rather than escaping through unnecessary openings.
• A missing, badly damaged or incorrectly fitted cover component may create gaps in the engine's surrounding air-management system. While a single panel is only one part of the complete arrangement, maintaining all covers and seals in their correct positions helps the overall cooling system operate as intended.
• Physical damage can also create fitment problems. A bent or distorted blade may interfere with neighbouring components, produce rattles or prevent associated engine covers from fitting correctly.
• Corrosion is another common concern on older vehicles. Once rust has significantly weakened the component or affected its mounting points, replacement may provide a more reliable solution than attempting to retain a heavily deteriorated original.
• For restoration projects, correct engine tinware and cover components also contribute significantly to an authentic and properly finished engine compartment.
• Replacing a deteriorated or missing component with this OE Match Front Engine Cover Blade with Hole helps restore the completeness of the engine cover system, support proper cooling-air management and maintain an OE-style appearance.

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