Re: [T3] Rust Survey Results! (sort of long)

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 21 Mar 00, at 14:23, Jaranson, John (J.W.) wrote:

> There was only one universal spot for rust amoung the regions.  You guessed
> it!  The battery tray. 

The battery tray rusts out only after the LR wheel well rusts out. 
This allows water to get into the battery area, but most people never 
notice that. The actual point of entry is up under the vinyl panel on 
the side; on the outside it can be seen as a joint between several 
panels meeting in an unusual shape inside the front of the rear 
wheelwell and also the whole arched seam between the inner and outer 
wheelwell halves.

I suppose that this could also happen with clogged fresh air inlet 
water drains, but this soaks the carpet and people notice that and 
usually do something about it.

> always associated with bad seals.  Floor pans rusted, the rear cargo area
> rusted,

Rear cargo area rust in 68-on cars is always due to improper re-
installation of the FI computer. This is endemic. Improperly 
installed, this allows water into this area. Note that there are 2 
clips on the bottom of this cover which should hold the bottom of the 
cover against the body while the 2 screws attach the top. Ignoring 
the clips is the problem.

> For those in the wetter/rainy climates, check the drains particularily for
> the front air plenum and the rear fender airboxes.

There are also some small formed drains in the bottom of the cooling 
air intake boxes on each side of the rear end, just below and outside 
the rear bumper mounts. 

Making sure that all the water drains are clear is very important.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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