Re: [T3] late model rust

[Per Lindgren <lindgre@online.no>]

<x-flowed>Yes, they are "positive" cabin vents. That means that theer is a 
low-pressure area that actually sucks air out of the cabin when you're 
driving. Well, at leawst, that how they're supposed to work.

PerL
73 Variant L


Thomas Ainlay wrote:

> What are these vents used for anyway?  To vent the interior?  Could they be
> filled in to prevent further moisture from rusting out the interior metal?
> On another note what is the best method to remove the foam that seems to be
> the source of water retention that eventually leads to rust through in the
> fastback rear pillars?
>
> Regards,
>
> Thomas
>
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> Subject: Re: [T3] late model rust
>
>
> > my '73 fastback has the usual rust in the rear pillars around the air
> > vents. the rust has spread so much that the metal drain tubes inside
> > have huge holes in them.
>
>
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