Engine bay

[Mark D]

On my 1971 Kombi this perforated sheet above the engine was held up by large aluminum rivets. I had to drill the rivets out to remove the sheet. 
When I replaced it, I used suitable gauge screws and large washers. 

I found a couple of UK based suppliers that had replacement covers - but they are not cheap.
 https://www.serial-kombi.com/en-GB/bay-w...79-n316485

https://bus-ok.nl/Type2-bay-Covering-the...ype1-engin

I think your 1972 Kombi has a larger engine bay configuration to my 1971 model  - not sure if the roof cover sheets are the same ?

I was able to make repairs to my original perforated sheet and reuse it. I replaced the insulation above the cover and installed a BlazCut fire suppression tube below it. 
Also see this thread from thesamba https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto...p?t=171835

No help on the side cover ..sorry!

Thanks mate, I thought I might have to drill them out. The original covers are still good (unless I ruin them getting them out.....) I just thought I'd give them a coat of paint and replace the insulation. What material did you use?  And that fire suppression system sounds like a bloody good idea.  
                                                                           Mark