I got to looking around the undercarriage this weekend while I had the car and jack stands (installing new grills) and noticed this hole. Being admittedly unfamiliar with the underside of my car (it was my first time under there) I assumed it was an inspection hole/port of some sort. Am I anywhere near right? Should it have some sort of plug or cover over it? The first pic should give a little context as to where on the vehicle it is (driver's side looking towards the front) and the others are a bit closer up. And yes I know it's dirty. It rained alot this week and lot of mist was being kicked by by all the cars on the road. It's much cleaner now.
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That is the clutch inspection hole. It should have a plug to help keep the clutch fork amongst other things protected for debris and moisture.
lol - i was going to let jay have that one - it's his favorite thing to catch
Well that was fast! Part number anyone?
Drat, I'm going to have to quit my job in order to have time to catch all of these things...LOL
Last time Pete checked there were none left in stock because I had warned everyone that these fall out and suddenly everyone examined and found out that they were, in fact, missing...
Don't forget to shoot some good lube in there to keep the cluch fork well lubricated...
Regards,
Jay
Will do! In the mean time, should I at least cover it with something like, God forbid I even mention it, duct tape?
[quote name='spectre996' post='46095' date='Jan 21 2008, 02:26 PM']Will do! In the mean time, should I at least cover it with something like, God forbid I even mention it, duct tape?[/quote]
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Will be checking mine at daybreak and possibly doing the same..
Use the cap off of a quart of Mobil One. It just so happens to be a snug fit and will keep the dirt and water out. If you use some silicone around the outside of it, it won't fall out again.
Thats a great tip. Guess thats a no brainer when looking at car on the lift all day.
Take Jay's tip and lube well! That clutch fork is EXPENSIVE for a little part.
Since we are on the topic now, is there are recommended lube? (Crosses his fingers and hopes this stays PG and on track!) <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/unsure.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
Man...with all of the talk of hookers and trannys on one of the other threads I suprised this one got passed over. Anyway, no recommendations?
Wurth makes a good prodduct called HHS 2000. It is a spray lubricant that comes out as a penetrating lube then sets up as a high temp/pressure grease. Its great for other hard to get to spots as well.
[quote name='968workaholic' post='46716' date='Feb 1 2008, 06:52 AM']penetrating lube...[/quote]
Oh yeah baby that's what I'm talking about <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/biggrin.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
Now that's Funnie..... <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/laugh.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
[quote name='FRporscheman' post='48368' date='Feb 28 2008, 03:02 PM']Oh yeah baby that's what I'm talking about <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/biggrin.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />[/quote]
Calm down there, Arash! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/laugh.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />