Tom,
I have also had this particular problem, as most of us did or still do.
I replaced the canister with a spin-on adapter and 13 row oil cooler about 7
years ago. I was tired of fooling around with it too.
What I did may be a little aggressive...
I made a small small locating hole from the inside of the engine compartment
directly across from the canister hold-down bolt. I measured the width of
the bolt and drilled a hole through the inner fender well, drilling from
outside in.
I brushed on some rust protectant and then made a grommet to fit the hole.
If you do this correctly, it'll never rust. I still have the hole, but
changed to a spin-on adapter, as I said. Hey, whatever works, right?
Steve
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