 There's a hole in my floor . . ., What the heck is it for? |
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| Marlow |
 Jul 3 2004, 06:05 PM
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I rebuilt a spare pedal cluster and was in the process of replacing the old one and the clutch cable. I scraped off some seam sealer so I could Por15 some minor rust and found a hole. Actually it's like a flap of metal but I can see light on the other side. It's the semi-circle right below the rubber grommet for the MC. What's it for? Drain brake fluid if the MC pukes? Should I seal it or just leave it open?
I was relieved that this area wasn't too rusted, luckily just easily fixable surface rust. (IMG:http://members.aol.com/porsche914blue/cluster.jpg) |
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| SirAndy |
Jul 3 2004, 06:58 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,677 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
your floorpans have several of those. it's one of those things.
some say it was for the "robots" on the assembly line to hold the pieces. who knows? there are more right in front of the seats, i think at least 2 on each side. i just sprayed metal ready on there, then seam sealer, then por15 over it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Andy |
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| Andyrew |
Jul 3 2004, 08:23 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California 
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I thought it was for if the cab ever got rained it, the water would find its way out those holes..
Although mine are unplugged... Andrew |
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| SirAndy |
Jul 3 2004, 08:24 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,677 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Andyrew @ Jul 3 2004, 07:23 PM) I thought it was for if the cab ever got rained it, the water would find its way out those holes.. nope. how could it? they're sealed with seam-sealer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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| Marlow |
Jul 3 2004, 11:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 311 Joined: 14-August 03 From: Manassas, VA Member No.: 1,027 |
QUOTE some say it was for the "robots" on the assembly line to hold the pieces. That makes some sense. On the other side of the car is what appears to be a smaller version of the front tow hook. Maybe they used it to pull the tub down the assembly line. My first thought was just like Andrew's; some sort of drain. It didn't look like factory seam sealer, I figured the PO may have sealed it up to hide rust. Guess I'll seal it back up! |
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| Andyrew |
Jul 3 2004, 11:09 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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Oh I thought we where taking about little holes.. I have one or two in my pass side. I know what they are, im a dumby.. There for where my AC drip system was susposed to drip the exess water build up in the condenser..
Sorry bout dat.. I think one of my moms hair genes poped out. |
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