I had a laptop perched on a box, ran the video back and forth. Right side, facing the radiator was easy, until I had to bend the material to fit alongside the radiator. Aided by a few golf words, got it done. Van has factory a/c, but I did not have to trim the baffle as shown.

Left side video made me laugh, where he reached right under with that clip and screwed it in. On my van, horn was very much in the way, and it was difficult to get the baffle lined up with the screw hole in the body. Many more golf words, and it was much harder to get the material bent alongside the radiator.

I’m pretty good with mechanical stuff. I installed the Gowesty EFI myself, and drove my ‘64 Microbus at least 880,000 miles, more actually, but at times with inop speedometer.

In that mileage, fixing stuff was expected. I carried tools and spare parts.

This van, 1988, has had two radiator replacements since I’ve had it, and I wonder if they were a bit wider than the original.

Bottom baffle was a mystery. The screw holes didn’t line up with anything. The fan shroud, fan is also is not factory, had a lip that formed a barrier to mounting the baffle, so I had to use long self tapping screws to get the baffle screwed to the bottom of the fan shroud. Had to trim the left end to fit around a/c plumbing. Screws shown in photos have been replaced by flat head.

Drove 350 miles yesterday in the rain. Didn’t notice any difference in coolant temp, which I monitor with the scan gauge. It will be interesting to see if it makes a difference on a hot day.

Even with this, I like this set. There was no sign of the original baffles. A little over 530 k miles on this van

Perfect!!

This needed some trimming, but they work fantastic

The baffle is better than the original.

We use this prodult since many years

Let's face it. The stock radiator baffles are old and made of paper. Paper declines with time. This kit replaces them old cardboard parts. Easy Install, great video to help, and the ultimate good feeling that will last a long...a very, very long. time. (Install hardware not included).

Great kit, fits like a glove, installation is piece of cake. I recommend this product for sure.

Cool and smooth install. Just wedged 'em in.

Fits perfectly and is malleable enough to ease install.

Glad I did as the factory cardboard was not redirecting all the air. Can't believe VW used cardboard....

These are working, however, where they have mounting holes do not line up with anything on the front of the van. I was able to drill a pilot in each of the side baffles and screw them in place. The bottom baffle fit perfectly.

Does what its suppose to do. Out with the old cracked baffles and in with the new.

These wings are a must for all vans, a little stiff but one installed they do an excellent job directing the air through the radiator.

Fit as OEM. Made a 15 degree change in my cooling on a hot day.

Just followed the video and watched the temp drop immediately. Everything looks like it just came from the factory, except tighter.

great baffle upgrade!

and Clean

They are basically the only option you have have for replacing any aging factory cardboard baffles. I have gotten two sets and this second set was better. The first set, the side baffles where not pre-bent, they just marked where they were to bend, and I had to bend them. The second set were bent to shape. and installed much easier, helped that it was on a Double Cab without A/C. It would be nice if the kit came with new hardware as well though.

Works great

very easy install and work perfectly

They fit good and should last forever. Get that air where it's supposed to go.

Originals are made of organic fibers, like paper or cardboard. Mine were crumbling, these were a good replacement, and fit well.