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xcentric



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hmmm what goes here.....?
Crawing around underneath my 200tdi to fix yet another starter motor failure, I notice this, which I suspect has something missing from it.

And now I'm wondering if it's not the starter motor that won't turn, but the engine..... Big Cry

what fits there, and how significant is it that it's missing?!! What size something plugs the hole? Anyone have a part number?




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bm52



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is that where the wading plug would go?
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Mash



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Guernsey 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Nato Green
That is the bellhousing drain hole, prior to any jaunt off road / through water you are ment to for the "wade plug" in here to prevent it filling with crap. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
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Think I might have a problem............
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United Kingdom 1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue
Just the wading plug hole, nothing to worry about.

Also used for timing the engine when required.

Otherwise all looks quite clean and ordinary Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

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Post #588662 30th Dec 2016 11:55am
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xcentric



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thanks, all. Do people actually bother with wading plugs, or not? if so, where to get one (or two) from?
cheers.
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shaggydog



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United Kingdom 1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue
I have lost both of mine Embarassed

They did use to see regular use when I was doing much more regular and deep off road work but in the last year I have not needed them once.

Worth getting a pair to keep in your dash in case you need to wade or be in mud that deep. I wouldn't recommend running for long periods with them in as they are useful for letting you know when your seals are leaking and needing replacement. Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

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jst



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yes they are worth bothering with if you in mud/water alot, especially the timing belt on.

better to fit when needed them remove to allow anything to drain out when they are not fitted. Cheers

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xcentric



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ok I'll show my ignorance Smile where does the other one go then?
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One in the bell housing, one in the bottom of the timing belt case Thumbs Up Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

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bottom of timing belt housing Cheers

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