Steve,

If it's a big, broad dent, you might try pulling it out with a suction
device, such as that used by window installers.  I'd certainly try that
before drilling any holes.

Karl Wolz

----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Schwenk" <steve@SYNCRO.ORG>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2001 1:39 PM
Subject: What's Inside Vanagon Nose?

> To my horror, I discovered a dent in the fron of my
> vanagon...right in the nose...that wide, flat piece of
> metal just below the windshield and above the radiator.
>
> The good news is that it sould pop right out using the
> paintless dent removal service (air bag from behind).
> The bad news is that there is no external access to the
> space because there is a piece of steel attached just
> below it to form a double wall effect.  I would have to
> remove the dash to get to it.
>
> I would like to just drill a hole (1")in the lower
> portion of the body piece (like this > ) so that the
> dent guy can then gain access to the rear of the dented
> portion of the sheetmetal.  I can seal the hole with a
> plug like VW does in other areas.
>
> My concern:  what is inside the nose?  Are there wires
> or hoses or anything else i might bugger up by drilling
> into the "bottom" portion of the nose behind the grill
> and above the radiator?
>
> Thanks for any info.
> steve
>