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"