[Vwdiesel] More Quantum Questions

[mark shepherd]

If the hole is round and threaded, then its the oil filler for the 
transmission. If it's square then it's merely timing inspection and 
prefectly normal [never seen a plastic plug ,although they were issued] 
Never had an  oil issue with a Quantum
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tony and Lillie" <tonyandlillie1 at earthlink.net>
To: "William J Toensing" <toensing at wildblue.net>; <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 1:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] More Quantum Questions


>
> Is the hole on the bellhousing of the transmission? If so, it's for 
> checking
> the timing. You will use that for the alignment of the crankshaft when you
> do the timing belt.
>
> Tony
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> The open hole about 2 o'clock from the oil filter/oil cooler housing. 
>> What
>> is the purpose of that hole? To add oil to the transaxle? A breather? I
>> don't think it should be open, should it? I plan to drain the
>> transmission, replace it with Amsoil synthetic gear lube as I suspect 
>> with
>> that opening, the current gear lube has been contaminated, & close the
>> opening with a cork. Other suggestions, if any, appreciated.
>> Bill Toensing, Nevada City, CA
>>
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