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Bulldozer27
What do you use to cap the holes in the rear of the longs where the heat exchanger hoses are normally attached?
bbrock
Spray paint caps fit perfectly. I used them to keep media out while blasting the car.
mepstein
QUOTE(bbrock @ Apr 8 2019, 09:17 PM) *

Spray paint caps fit perfectly. I used them to keep media out while blasting the car.


Yup. Secure with a hose clamp and it almost looks stock.
914Toy
2” black plastic pipe caps fit perfectly - use some glue to secure them.
BPic
I deleted my heat as well and went a different route. I wanted something a little more permanent but had to be removeable if needed so I found these SS caps that the beer brewers use on their equipment. I drilled a hole in the center and used a SS Allen head bolt. I took a 2.5" piece of steel about a half inch wide and welded a nut to it. The steel fits across the hole, inside, and the bolt snugs it nice and tight. I brushed on seam sealer as a "gasket" and then brushed on seam sealer like the factory and partially covered the cap. Looks pretty clean and it will be painted the same color as the car. I can't find any installed pics but will look again. Here is what I bought, and almost a perfect fit. The groove on the back fits on the lip of the holes.

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Mark Henry
Cut off bottom of a pop can and a thin bead of RTV, I use them for big and small holes just cut to size. Only meant to be temporary, but a preheater hole on my T1 engine has one that must be 25 years old now.
I also use paint can lids where they fit.
bbrock
QUOTE(BPic @ Apr 9 2019, 03:58 AM) *

I deleted my heat as well and went a different route. I wanted something a little more permanent but had to be removeable if needed so I found these SS caps that the beer brewers use on their equipment. I drilled a hole in the center and used a SS Allen head bolt. I took a 2.5" piece of steel about a half inch wide and welded a nut to it. The steel fits across the hole, inside, and the bolt snugs it nice and tight. I brushed on seam sealer as a "gasket" and then brushed on seam sealer like the factory and partially covered the cap. Looks pretty clean and it will be painted the same color as the car. I can't find any installed pics but will look again. Here is what I bought, and almost a perfect fit. The groove on the back fits on the lip of the holes.

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@BPic and you call me "Mr. OCD"? poke.gif bye1.gif
BPic
QUOTE(bbrock @ Apr 9 2019, 09:31 AM) *

QUOTE(BPic @ Apr 9 2019, 03:58 AM) *

I deleted my heat as well and went a different route. I wanted something a little more permanent but had to be removeable if needed so I found these SS caps that the beer brewers use on their equipment. I drilled a hole in the center and used a SS Allen head bolt. I took a 2.5" piece of steel about a half inch wide and welded a nut to it. The steel fits across the hole, inside, and the bolt snugs it nice and tight. I brushed on seam sealer as a "gasket" and then brushed on seam sealer like the factory and partially covered the cap. Looks pretty clean and it will be painted the same color as the car. I can't find any installed pics but will look again. Here is what I bought, and almost a perfect fit. The groove on the back fits on the lip of the holes.

Click to view attachment


@BPic and you call me "Mr. OCD"? poke.gif bye1.gif



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dr914@autoatlanta.com
yup


QUOTE(bbrock @ Apr 8 2019, 06:17 PM) *

Spray paint caps fit perfectly. I used them to keep media out while blasting the car.

CoronaMike
I don't think my holes are capped.... what's the down side?

BPic
QUOTE(CoronaMike @ Apr 9 2019, 05:33 PM) *

I don't think my holes are capped.... what's the down side?



You don't want critters and funk in your hole(s) lol-2.gif
worn
QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Apr 9 2019, 11:04 AM) *

yup


QUOTE(bbrock @ Apr 8 2019, 06:17 PM) *

Spray paint caps fit perfectly. I used them to keep media out while blasting the car.


Pop cans.
bdstone914
QUOTE(CoronaMike @ Apr 9 2019, 02:33 PM) *

I don't think my holes are capped.... what's the down side?


@CoronaMike
Dead rodents and nests in the longs. Ask Jamie Rust. w00t.gif
Bulldozer27
QUOTE(jmitro @ Apr 9 2019, 08:04 PM) *


+100, thanks for this recommendation beerchug.gif
tomeric914
QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Apr 9 2019, 06:57 AM) *

Cut off bottom of a pop can and a thin bead of RTV,


You mean a soda can? happy11.gif stirthepot.gif
Mark Henry
QUOTE(tomeric914 @ Apr 12 2019, 09:28 AM) *

QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Apr 9 2019, 06:57 AM) *

Cut off bottom of a pop can and a thin bead of RTV,


You mean a soda can? happy11.gif stirthepot.gif

Yes...and it's not a beanie it's called a toque dry.gif

Hosers! Take off, eh? rolleyes.gif
mlindner
Sorry off topic, have any of you converted your seats to electric...Mark
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