[DeTomaso] ZF Inspection vs vent

[Curt Hall]

Hey Brent...
 
I never gave it much thought? I like most just spent the $20 buck, plug ed the hole and was done with it. But if you feel the need to have the hole breath just drill some hole in your plastic cover?
 
Mine is black what pretty color is yours?

Curt
 
--- On Mon, 8/15/11, Brent Stewart <bjbstewart at yahoo.com> wrote:


From: Brent Stewart <bjbstewart at yahoo.com>
Subject: [DeTomaso] ZF Inspection vs vent
To: "De Tomaso Mail List" <detomaso at realbig.com>
Date: Monday, August 15, 2011, 9:32 AM


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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