Rust Trap

[Mike Noc]

Noticed on the later cars the shrouds for the fuel vent lines running up the inside of the OSR wheel arch are shorter than the earlier ones:





So water, salt, mud and all gets into the conduit pipe, which over time leads to this:





I made up a plastic cover to put a stop to it and pop riveted and siliconed it in place:





Cut a new bit of metal from some old scrap double skinned exhaust pipe:





And fitted it:





Will cover with tape for a bit of added protection. Luckily it is a diesel so no need to worry about any petrol fumes getting into the cabin if there are any fuel leaks. If you have the short conduit then worth lifting the rear seat base and checking your pipe.








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