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twopoint6khz Member Since: 18 Aug 2011 Location: North Lakes Posts: 654 |
I'm willing to be corrected, but I thought the Td5 didn't need wading plugs (or already had them fitted, or something)?
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29th Nov 2011 6:00pm |
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amondeggs Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Telford Posts: 452 |
Im pretty sure that they are not needed on the engine due to chain etc but I think they are required on the bell housing?
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29th Nov 2011 6:01pm |
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amondeggs Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Telford Posts: 452 |
Right this may help Ive taken a photo of what I have tried to describe. In a nutshell is this the wading plug hole?
Click image to enlarge From what I have read online they are fitted at the factory but has mine been removed at sometime and not replaced? Thanks again in advance |
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29th Nov 2011 7:21pm |
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stevie d Member Since: 09 Nov 2009 Location: Bishops Stortford Posts: 342 |
I have a plug in that hole.
I believe this is the wading plug, but as you I would like to have it confirmed. Most TD5 leave this plug in permanently, but I think it should be taken out to drain occasionally. I haven't removed mine yet as I was never completely sure it was the right plug. Steve Defender 90 TD5 Station Wagon Discovery 3 HSE BMW 330i Coupe |
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29th Nov 2011 8:25pm |
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bell-auto-services Member Since: 08 Jul 2007 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 2232 |
Yes this is the plug/hole, and as stevie d said it does need taking out every now and then or leaving out when not off roading to let any fluids come out that may get collected over time.
Pete Last edited by bell-auto-services on 29th Nov 2011 8:29pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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29th Nov 2011 8:28pm |
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amondeggs Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Telford Posts: 452 |
Thanks for that, I have not had the car that long and assume that it has been removed in the past and not replaced?
Going to do some potentially deep water this weekend and so want to get it plugged just in case. Im am aware from what I have read that as you say normally the plug stays in apart from a check when the car is serviced. |
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29th Nov 2011 8:29pm |
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amondeggs Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Telford Posts: 452 |
Thanks Pete that is a great help !!
Do you know where I can get a plug before the weekend |
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29th Nov 2011 8:30pm |
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bell-auto-services Member Since: 08 Jul 2007 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 2232 |
I personaly and do do it the other way, I leave it out unless im going to get it in deep water, this way it will fully drain and never collect fluids or condensation and possibily contaminate the clutch over along period.
Ive seen many a clutch fail early due to contamination from water and or oil from the crank oil seal failing. My 110 did the Dakar as a support/chase car from start to finish without one in at all and nothing went wrong Pete |
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29th Nov 2011 8:31pm |
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amondeggs Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Telford Posts: 452 |
OK Pete thanks for the advice,
I would still like to get one just to pop in if I do have to cross deep water. If anybody knows of where I can buy one from ( or has a spare they want to sell) Please let me know |
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29th Nov 2011 8:35pm |
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SteveT247 Member Since: 21 Feb 2011 Location: Central Posts: 491 |
I picked mine up from the local main dealer (for Tdi though, not Td5 but possibly the same plug). As an aside, does the Td5 only have one drain hole rather than two on the Tdi?
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29th Nov 2011 9:44pm |
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markb110 Member Since: 22 May 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 2641 |
Hi Amond
See your on the 10.30 session i'll check in the garage tomorrow and will lt you know . Mark |
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29th Nov 2011 9:54pm |
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markb110 Member Since: 22 May 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 2641 |
Yes only one drain hole as the TD5 has a chain up front and not the rubber band of the TDI
Mark |
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29th Nov 2011 9:57pm |
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bell-auto-services Member Since: 08 Jul 2007 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 2232 |
If you get stuck I think the part number is RTC4335, but if you visit any local nut and bolt shop its a standard thread type of which i forget the size, poss M14x2 pitch. just get any bolt and cut the thread down to 15mm and put a copper or fiber washer on it.
This is a good and very pratical short notice fix. Pete |
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29th Nov 2011 10:07pm |
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amondeggs Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Telford Posts: 452 |
Thanks for all the help I do appreciate it,
thanks for the part number Pete I will ring around tomorrow, Markb110 it is a small world are you going the weekend in D3 or defender? |
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29th Nov 2011 10:30pm |
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