jon_273 Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 I was checking the car over today, and I noticed an opening in the top of the gearbox, with the plug not fitted in. What is this opening for, and should the plug be pushed in? I checked the other lupo too and it was the same (they get serviced by the same person, maybe he forgot to put it back in?)Well I pushed and plug back in, and this is what it looks like now: border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="" />Cheers for any advice,Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_273 Posted December 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 (edited) Anybody know what this plug is for then? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":confused:" border="0" alt="confused.gif" /> Edited December 10, 2006 by jon_273 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 I would think it is to full the gearbox with oil but seems in a silly place for it, anyone else know??Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teflon Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 that's an inpection window so you can see the TDC timing marks on the outer edge of the flywheel........ please dont pour gearbox oil in here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_273 Posted December 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Oh right ok, so the plug is just there to stop dirt/dust getting in then? Just seemed strange that both our cars had the plug loose. Maybe it popped out with vibrations from the engine or something style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blink:" border="0" alt="blink.gif" /> Cheers, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Yeah i would think just to keep the dirt etc out. Strange how yours were both open, i would think once the plug is in it probably wouldnt pop out on its own.So where is the oil checked and topped up on the gearbox then, anyone know?Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubya Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 It does stop dirt, but it's there as an inspection hole, so you can look into the clutch/flywheel assembly and line up the markings... just like Teflon said. Putting oil in there, just dumps it onto your clutch and not into your gearbox. It doesn't really matter if the cap comes loose - your clutch will burn off any dampness or moisture that may ingress, and it's unlikely any debris will fall into it (unless you open your bonnet and drop something into it). There's a plug on the side of the gearbox casing, for topping up/checking the level. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Disclaimer: The thoughts or comments mentioned by certain individuals are their personal opinions, and do not reflect the status or opinion of Club Lupo as an organisation. This does not affect your statutory rights. Please do not fold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_273 Posted December 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Cheers for the info. I think I'll see about getting the gearbox oil changed too, as my gearchange is really stiff. I'm just hoping its not the pedal box, its only on 21K miles!Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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