<VV> Wet fender

[Frank DuVal]

I used to remove the plugs, but as stated, dust enters.

A solution better than drilling the 1/4" holes is to cut a 1/4" or so 
notch out of the rubber plug and install it so the hole is at the 
bottom. Can be easily returmed to stock, no body damage.

Frank DuVal

Michael Kovacs wrote:

>I drill a couple of 1/4" holes in a non conspicuous place at the very bottom of the fender to eliminate this water well. The rubber plug is necessary or else the engine fan will pull dust into the engine compartment.
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>Jim Bannister <jimster1 at earthlink.net> wrote:   Hi All
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>The other day I was groping around behind the battery in my '66 Corsa. My
>first surprise was that the well behind the battery was full of water. I
>had noticed some water around the battery after a rain but didn't think much
>of it. Obviously carrying water around this way is not a good thing.
>Equally obvious is that I should find the source of the leak and fix it.
>>From under the car, I found a rubber plug that when removed, drained my
>fender well. Is this area supposed to have a drain hole or two or
>can\should I leave the rubber plug out, at least in wet weather? I have a
>rust free car and I'd like to keep it that way
>
>Jim B.
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>'66 Turbovert
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