[Vwdiesel] More Dasher?

[William J Toensing]

Was working & studying the Dasher today, not much help from the Bentley.The heater hose seems to be soft for about the first 2 or 3 inches from the engine & sound after that. The car has air-conditioning  & I don't want to start messing around under the dash. Since the battery tray is welded to the body, I think I will cut a large hole in the bottom of the battery tray to gain access to that area of the car. I will leave enough material to so I can bolt an access plate & attach it with sheet metal screws. Any comments?