Hi all
I gather this is a common problem but cant find any earlier posts.
Has anyone come up with a solution to prevent water lying in the circular recess in the top of the Air Filter Cannister (C26295). The groove is there to allow the three over-centre catches to grab the lid tightly.
However the groove always holds water when the car is washed or when driven in rain. Currently I extract the water slowly with a chamois - even then it leaves a damp surface and surface rust eventually forms.
I dont think a small drain hole is a solution? The water would then collect in the bottom of the cannister.
Contemplating a large O ring to fill the grove, but this would interfere with three catches.
What is everyone else doing?
Air Filter Cannister - Rust in circular groove
#1 Air Filter Cannister - Rust in circular groove
Steve W
1969 Ser II 2+2
1969 Ser II 2+2
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#2 Re: Air Filter Cannister - Rust in circular groove
Don't drive in the rain or wash it as such but you can run a tidy bead of water proof tape around the groove and replace it every time you service the filter.
Danny
1962 S1 3.8 FHC (1012/1798)
2015 Range Rover Sport SVR
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1962 S1 3.8 FHC (1012/1798)
2015 Range Rover Sport SVR
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#3 Re: Air Filter Cannister - Rust in circular groove
Every time I drive in the rain (seldom) or wash the car I open the bonnet and use a towel to mop up any water drops I see. That includes the groove you mention. I then use compressed air to blow any remaining water from under the data plate and other areas I can't reach with the towel.
69 FHC
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