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Evangorp

New Member

• Sep 25, 2012

• #1

Hi Guys, I looked under my car today and saw a gap between the gearbox and a cover plate, actually showing a part of the inside. (See picture) Is this harmful, and if yes what would the part number be of the cover plate? Thanks a lot

 

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SpringDon

Well-Known Member

• Sep 25, 2012

• #2

What engine is that?
The cover doesnt look like a seal and there appear to be 2 bolts missing. Put those back and some of the gap will disappear on tightening.
As long as the bell housing nuts are tight there shouldn't be a issue with separation.

 

scrappyloz

Active Member

• Sep 25, 2012

• #3

Its only a cover plate. Its there to stop gravel and stones going into the flywheel. Just put the two bolts back in.

 

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Evangorp

New Member

• Sep 25, 2012

• #4

thanks guys! I live in Costa Rica and have to cross rivers now and then. So my worries were if water and dirt would enter the gap. So nothing bad no?

Cheers!

 

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Evangorp

New Member

• Sep 25, 2012

• #5

Ps here's a picture of my beauty! Has a Mitsubishi Montero 2.6 Diesel engine. Parts for land rover are rare here in Costa Rica.

Cheers

 

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Land Raver

Well-Known Member

• Sep 25, 2012

• #6

Looks Great! Can't imagine water getting in there doing any good. Best to fit the bolts & nip up

 

Landy-ads

Active Member

• Sep 26, 2012

• #7

Try to seal it up all the way round if you can, if you wade in deep water it will get in and could ruin your clutch and starter motor

 

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Evangorp

New Member

• Sep 28, 2012

• #8

Thanks Landy-ads, sounds like the best option!

Landy-ads said:

Try to seal it up all the way round if you can, if you wade in deep water it will get in and could ruin your clutch and starter motor

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