[DeTomaso] Schwing-worthy hardware for ZF etc.

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

Hi guys,

Everybody knows the ZF transaxles leak out the rear, as oil migrates past 
the threads on the studs that secure the rear cover on.

Some people replace the rather industrial-looking conventional nuts with 
beautiful acorn nuts.   But Chris Difani just turned me onto an outfit in New 
Jersey that makes the coolest hardware ever!   How about acorn nuts (and 
bolts) that incorporate a rubber O-ring, making them seal!

http://www.sealingscrews.com/images/NewPics2/ACORN.jpg

How cool is THAT?   :>)

Their general website is:   http://www.sealingscrews.com/

My ZF has been drooling for years; I'm going to phone these guys up and see 
what it will cost to get a full set of sealing acorn nuts for myself.

This same company makes rubber boots to make toggle switches, pushbuttons 
etc. weatherproof.   Probably not applicable to our cars, but fantastic for 
boats etc.

http://www.switchboots.com/

Thanks for the tip Chris!

Bill--for the gearhead database! :>)

Mike