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Oval pressing behind tank breathers

Posted: 08 Feb 2014, 21:37
by Whitevanman
Its corroded. Can I replace it with flat plate or does it strengthen the panel?
Can buy a panel to cut if needed.

Thanks

Whiteman

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Re: Oval pressing behind tank breathers

Posted: 09 Feb 2014, 00:40
by adyjoad
It supports the fuel tank expansion bottles.

Re: Oval pressing behind tank breathers

Posted: 09 Feb 2014, 10:09
by 1664
Whitevanman wrote:Its corroded. Can I replace it with flat plate or does it strengthen the panel?
Can buy a panel to cut if needed.
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Re: Oval pressing behind tank breathers

Posted: 09 Feb 2014, 10:46
by Plasticman
make it or as you say get a cut and let it in
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Re: Oval pressing behind tank breathers

Posted: 09 Feb 2014, 11:02
by Whitevanman
Good point, thanks! I didn't think to check the breather tanks but they have a matching moulding on them!

So I guess I'll be buying the replacement panel from vw heritage as recommended by Restoman (thanks).

Planning to cut the section I need from it rather than replace the whole panel and disturb sound joints and underseal.

Mark

Re: Oval pressing behind tank breathers

Posted: 12 Feb 2014, 09:31
by adyjoad
got a van here that I could cut them from if you need.

Re: Oval pressing behind tank breathers

Posted: 12 Feb 2014, 10:11
by Whitevanman
I bought an offside replacement yesterday but still need nearside. Cuts would be great if no rust. Can you let me know price? I need a rectangle about 50mm bigger than the oval pressing all round. Thanks Mark

Re: Oval pressing behind tank breathers

Posted: 12 Feb 2014, 11:08
by boatbuilder
I just made a bit for mine...

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Re: Oval pressing behind tank breathers

Posted: 12 Feb 2014, 18:16
by Whitevanman
Thanks for the photos. I could probably tackle it that route now as well. More time consuming and I'm not sure i could do as good a job as that but an option if I can't get cuts.