[DeTomaso] Question on coolant overflow tanks

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/15/11 7:20:56 PM, rob at dumoulins.net writes:

> At the top of the overflow tank is another drain hose that goes down to a 
> second overflow tank made of plastic that is bolted to the firewall like 
> you would see in any other car. Is that plastic overflow tank stock or even 
> needed?  I would not think so.
> 
The plastic tank is an add-on, known as a 'puke-tank' required for most 
open tracks. It is to catch any possible coolant overflow from going onto the 
track and making it slippery. Mine is a tasteful and light 16-oz aluminum 
beer can....If you'll never run an open track, you can remove it, but its not 
bothering much where it is, and at least now you know.   FWIW-   J DeRyke