[DeTomaso] ZF Inspection vs vent

Brent Stewart bjbstewart at yahoo.com
Mon Aug 15 12:32:30 EDT 2011


Hi all,
I've been engaged in some lively discussions with a few fellow PCNC'ers about the function of the hole in the ZF.  I think most of us (including me and apparently our vendors) have assumed it is an inspection port, so we buy these $20 pieces of plastic in a variety of pretty colors to cover that big hole up lest we drop a wrench,  bottle cap,  valve cover nut or whatever down in there to never be seen again. 

But there is counter-view, borne of a Mangusta owner,  that claims this hole is actually an important VENT for the ZF, and that covering this hole effectively reduces the airflow and builds up unwanted heat. Now, if you know any Mangusta owners, then you know....well, let's not go there.  But none-the-less, it seems a screen based device that both covers AND vents the ZF would be the best of both possible worlds. 

Has anyone come up with such a device? Any thoughts on the above ranting?

Brent (You can keep your Mangusta) Stewart
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