black plastic box thingy?

Subject: black plastic box thingy? Wed May 26, 2010 9:44 pm

Hi
Can anyone please tell me the name of the black plastic box thingy which is behind the air vent? Only I was asked the other day how to get one for a friend who has a VW Beetle and can't find one enywhere.
Many thanks

Kaz
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Subject: Re: black plastic box thingy? Wed May 26, 2010 9:50 pm

Behind the air vent ... up front? Do you mean the glovebox?

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Subject: Re: black plastic box thingy? Wed May 26, 2010 9:57 pm

KoLantaKaz wrote:: Hi
Can anyone please tell me the name of the black plastic box thingy which is behind the air vent? Only I was asked the other day how to get one for a friend who has a VW Beetle and can't find one enywhere.
Many thanks

Kaz
x

Hi Kaz, dont know if Tim is being slightly humerous...I found out today and it is a charcoal filter for the engine. Danbury couldnt tell me either when I bought the van, when I asked all I got was a shrug of the shoulders from the posh speaking one.

Subject: Re: black plastic box thingy? Wed May 26, 2010 10:09 pm

Where is this box you're talking about olive?

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Subject: Re: black plastic box thingy? Wed May 26, 2010 10:12 pm

Really..... Oh I am seriously rubbish at this tech bit!!!!!!

No silly, I meant the air vent down the side!! Go on, tell me it's proper name please..

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Subject: Re: black plastic box thingy? Wed May 26, 2010 10:15 pm

KoLantaKaz wrote:: Really..... Oh I am seriously rubbish at this tech bit!!!!!!

No silly, I meant the air vent down the side!! Go on, tell me it's proper name please..

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Its the rear air vents on both sides, am I correct in saying the black box is on the offside? If so it is what I say it is.

Good luck

Subject: Re: black plastic box thingy? Wed May 26, 2010 10:21 pm

Thanks Olive

I've been told that they corrode after a little while and finding a replacement is proving a little difficult.

Will have to keep an eye open for one.

Kaz
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Subject: Re: black plastic box thingy? Wed May 26, 2010 10:25 pm

KoLantaKaz wrote:: Thanks Olive

I've been told that they corrode after a little while and finding a replacement is proving a little difficult.

Will have to keep an eye open for one.

Kaz
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Try Paul @ Downunder it was he who told me what it was, he may be able to get you one. Althouth surprised it would corrode as it is plastic? Dont know how you would replace it as it seems to be fixed into a tight space with no visible access.

Subject: Re: black plastic box thingy? Wed May 26, 2010 10:35 pm

It was a friend of a friend with a Beetle. Their box which he tells me looks the same, but is made in two parts, which is where it seems to have split open. I will pass on this info, very much appreciated Olive.

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Subject: Re: black plastic box thingy? Thu Jun 03, 2010 10:11 pm

thanks for that. i thought mine was rusting as it had overspray on it until i tapped it and hey presto its plastic Laughing

doesnt look great with a crackled matt finish but hey it gives it a bit of ageing!!!