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Adyonline



Member Since: 11 Jun 2022
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United Kingdom 1987 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Chawton White
Missing plug - 300TDI/R380
Hi All,

I'm just starting to get to know my new 1987 defender 90 with retro fitted 300TDI / R380.

whilst taking a look underneath I spotted what appears to be a missing plug from the engine block.

Does anyone know whether this should be plugged? - Please see attached photos;


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Post #955248 12th Jun 2022 6:51am
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rallysteve



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Keswick Green
Wading plug hole, only plugged for deep water crossing 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread
Post #955256 12th Jun 2022 7:56am
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Adyonline



Member Since: 11 Jun 2022
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United Kingdom 1987 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Chawton White
I'm not planning to do any of that - thank you!
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I Like Old Skool



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United Kingdom 1994 Defender 110 300 Tdi ST Coniston Green
There should be a similar hole at the front of the engine in the bottom of the timing belt housing.

The bell housing one is used to lock the engine at tdc when doing the timing belt. There's an extra slot in the flywheel that the locking pin engages with.
Post #955282 12th Jun 2022 12:42pm
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Adyonline



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United Kingdom 1987 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Chawton White
Thank you, yes, there's another unplugged hole in the timing belt housing.
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United Kingdom 1994 Defender 110 300 Tdi ST Coniston Green
ERC7295

Put them in in the morning before you go playing in muddy puddles and ponds. Take them out at the end of the day.
Post #955521 14th Jun 2022 8:54pm
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