[DeTomaso] Speaking of coolant tubes - what is this plug for?

cengles at cox.net cengles at cox.net
Mon Apr 16 13:34:37 EDT 2012


Dear Charlie,

I *think* the spot could be used for a water temp sensor. I have in my collection of similar tubes some with and some without the plug. I can't recall that I have ever used it. I would leave it alone and not worry about.

"Sr. McCall, no preoccupes!"

Warmest regards, Chuck Engles


---- Charles McCall <charlesmccall at gmail.com> wrote:
> This is the stock coolant tube on my GT5-S. Please compare to a
> replacement purchased in Stainless Steel that is missing the plug.
>
> What was the plug for? Is there any value in having it cut off and
> welded onto the replacement tube?
>
> Please see this photo comparing the two:
> http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=36095
>
> anda blurry photo of the plug here:
> http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=36098
>
> Thanks!



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