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jadamse21
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hole in top of transmission

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anyone know what hole is for at top end of 5 speed transmission behind engine? mine is open without a plug etc.


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Is that the hole where you can see the flywheel? It is for aiming a stroboscope into, to check timing of the engine.
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On a 4 cilinder box, that is.
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Thank you so much !
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nic65
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Re: hole in top of transmission

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it is usually closed with a plastic cap
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