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Date:         Fri, 8 Jun 2001 07:09:02 -0500
Reply-To:     Marshall Ruskin <mjruskin@HOME.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Marshall Ruskin <mjruskin@HOME.COM>
Subject:      Removal of "water" drain plugs?
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Hi Volks:

In the bottom of the air intake shafts, in the pan that forms the bottom, exists a rubber plugs that seals a water drain hole.

I am considering removing those plugs - so water entering the side scoops has a place to drain.

Is there a good reason to leave those plugs in place?

FWIW, the bottom of the pan has ridges that appear to be designed to route any gathered water to the hole - so it sure looks like the holse served a purpose in draining water.

No wonder our vans get seam rust - with the plugs in place, the intake shafts keep water in contact with the seams.

TIA,

Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy "Leader of the Pack" Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Founding Member of "Vanagons Anonymous"


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