Re: There's a hole in my transmission!

[thescirocco@juno.com]

thescirocco@juno.com wrote:

> > Yes, there is a timing hole plug that threads into that hole.
> > It is probably $5 or less at the dealer, you might want to get the 
> tool that Schley makes for it.
> > 
> > The rust that you see, is the flywheel.
> 
> Assuming that the hole has been open for awhile (at least a year, 
> probably quite a few years more), could I expect there to be any damage

> (e.g., the rust) that could be a problem, or is this part of the
transmission a 
> bit separate from the oiled bits?
> 
> -Oliver

It is no problem at all, but it should be replaced, because it keeps
foreign materials out.

Peter
'79 Scirocco 16V project car
'80 Scirocco
'88 Scirocco 16V
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