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TheAng
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Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 11:25 pm 
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Hi guys, hope someone can help. So I know where the reverse, neutral and speed sensor plugs are, but what is this plug on the top of the housing?

I'm going to replace this because the oil ring doesn't seal properly anymore (leaks when box tilted) but have no idea what it is!

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Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 11:36 pm 
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i'd hazard a guess & say a gearbox breather plug :roll:
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Mad2 wrote:
i'd hazard a guess & say a gearbox breather plug :roll:


Yes, Breather plug.
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Oh, now I feel silly. But thanks for clearing that up.

 

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Oh, now I feel silly. But thanks for clearing that up.



ahhh .. don't worry about it chief :lol: ... worse questions i have asked. what's the 'silastic' just below it for tho :?: :?:
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Whoever rebuilt it before went a bit crazy with silicone!!

 

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Whoever rebuilt it before went a bit crazy with silicone!!



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