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See my rust FAQ on vwtype3.org website.. it covers this and get rid of the canister,it just holds dirt up there. Keith ---------- > From: HP2BSQ@aol.com > To: type3@vwtype3.org > Subject: [T3] un-freek'n beleivable . . . . > Date: Friday, November 13, 1998 1:17 PM > > Hi all, > . . . . so there I was, just minding my own business, changing my front > wheel bearings . . . when I look up, what do I see? Gads . . . RUST!!!!!! > Thats right all, my low mileage, long stored baby is going the way of the > TITANIC. > Seems the fuel vapor canister under the left front wing (fender for those of > you not in the 'know') had developed a hole up top, and the vapors conspired > with mother nature to eat my car. So now she has a nasty cancerous hole > developing thru to my otherwise pristine trunk. > QUESTIONS: > 1. What is the BEST way to resove/repair this problem? > 2. Are there patch panels avilable? > 3. Does anyone (other than the EPA) care if I 'toss' the > vapor canister? > 4. Anyone mind if I shed a tear, my baby is hurt? > Please respond with your replies . . . I cant let her just rust away . . > > Dan Dockery > '71 Sqareback, PA Reg. 'HIP2BSQ' (now with new trunk vents) > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/