Re: [T3] Air intake rust

["Dave Hall" <dave@hallvw.clara.co.uk>]

> Has anyone on the list done any repairs to rusting bulkhead?
> around the fresh air intake in the front of a 71 notch or other T3.

Yes, I've cut out a window in the plenum chamber, cleaned out the mess and
repaired the flange that stops water pouring down into the air-box, then
repaired the piece cut out and put some spots of weld between the two parts to
hold it in place - filler paste in the rest of the slot means I can do it again
when needed.  It wouldn't be a very frequently-needed job; I don't mind too much
if I have to take it off again in 10 years.
I used a broad hacksaw blade with a rag wrapped around it so I could cut a thin
slot over the top, and a cutting disc to go onto the bulkhead spot-welds.  I
would avoid the flange another time as there is a rubber seal slightly above the
spot welds there that gets damaged.

Many have suggested a removeable cover - it's another solution to an occasional
maintenance job, and not too hard to do.  It's a pity the factory didn't do a
proper job!

Dave.
UK VW Type 3 & 4 Club
http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/
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