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  1. 15th November 2010, 08:27 AM #1
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    Missing bolt?

    I was looking for tranfer case breather tube and found possible a missing on the gearbox close to engine oil sump.

    So I checked RAVE it looks like it is suppose to be no bolt there.

    I was just wondering what is this hole for and is it safe when river crossing?
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    Wading plug hole. Fit a plug only before entering deep water. Otherwise it's there to let the oil leaks out.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bee utey View Post
    Wading plug hole. Fit a plug only before entering deep water. Otherwise it's there to let the oil leaks out.
    What sort of plug/bolt will fit? Should i just put the plug/bolt all the time and undo every service to let the oil leaks out?
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    I do not know about the D2 box but the earlier LT95 has a spot near the hole where the plug screws in for storage.

    The plug should not be left in as it acts as a drain for the bell housing. Only put it in when going offroad (or onroad in floods) where you are likely to be fording.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dearot View Post
    What sort of plug/bolt will fit? Should i just put the plug/bolt all the time and undo every service to let the oil leaks out?
    Can't tell you what size, try a few bolts until you find one close. Don't put it in until it is actually needed. Ventilation is important to allow the starter etc to not collect moisture/rust duirng normal driving.
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    I dont think putting a bolt in there will help anythign tbh, there is another "threadless" hole into the bell housing a few inches further forward.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Urban Panzer View Post
    I dont think putting a bolt in there will help anythign tbh, there is another "threadless" hole into the bell housing a few inches further forward.
    So what should we do before deep river crossing?
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  8. 15th November 2010, 12:14 PM #8
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    So what should we do before deep river crossing?
    Drive it onto the barge/raft type thing that you'll be carrying on your roof.
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