The reason I asked because I plugged hose #5 but as the pump is active and presses coolant thru the not leak-proof makeshift plug I needed to stop and fill-up with coolant this morning during my drive to work.

Thanks for easing my mind and have a good day.

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1996 E320 since 1/16/08, 171K miles as of Feb 2011

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1989 300CE - R.I.P. Dec 29 2007
Other MBs (sold): 1992 300E-24 - 1979 350SLC - 1984 230E - 1990 300CE