Since the files are on your local file system, you could try to replace the two header files (see attachment) and then use VMware's disk mount tool to mount the virtual disk in read-only mode. In order to see the latest files you need to mount the snapshot .vmdk file (SRV-BXL-APP01-000001.vmdk).
André
PS: Discussion moved from VI: VMware ESX™ 3.5 to VMware ESX™ 4