[DeTomaso] Unusual Techno Question: frame holes

[Mike Drew]

Chuck,

If the holes are on the underside, keep them. Drain holes are good. 

If the holes have just been drilled willy nilly in the engine bay, I would be inclined to weld them up if the engine is out?

Why not send some pics so we can have a more educated discussion about it?

Mike

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> On Jul 28, 2023, at 14:53, Charles Engles <cengles at cox.net> wrote:
> 
>    Dear Forum,
> 
> 
>                I am working on my brother's Pantera and pulled the
>   drivetrain.   I began cleaning up the engine room and noticed several
>   non-factory holes in various frame rails and in the frame rails inside
>   the rear fenders.
> 
> 
>                They were from one of the three previous owners and
>   certainly have no function now.
> 
> 
>                 In my view, they permit water and moisture to enter the
>   frame rails.  My first thought was to seal the smaller ones with some
>   black RTV silicone and cover the bigger ones with duct tape covered
>   with rubberized undercoating spray.   Then I thought, perhaps all those
>   various and sundry holes might actually permit ventilation of those
>   dark recesses and *might* be left open.
> 
> 
>                 Alex's car will ultimately, I think, be garaged in
>   Conncecticut.
> 
> 
>                   Opinions?  Leave open or seal up?
> 
> 
>                               Warmest regards, Chuck Engles
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