Alfrom Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Hello there New to the TR world and saw this (photo attached) when lying underneath the car the other day. I'd appeciate it if someone could tell me what it is and what it's for. Many thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cew Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Hi. I believe it is a drain "plug",for want of a better word,to let any build up of oil and the like in the bellhousing,I don't think it has any other use! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Old trick and a good one,inside there should be a fibre and flat washer,the aim was to stop oil dripping when stationary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johncracknell Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 ..... A proper giggling pin ....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Cobbold Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Old trick and a good one,inside there should be a fibre and flat washer,the aim was to stop oil dripping when stationary Thus allowing oil to flow back over the chassis when driving, and keeping rust at bay. Why waste good oil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alfrom Posted January 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Well thank you very much, gents. I particularly like the idea of spreading the oil around as a preservative. I saw something recently that TR6s don't leak oil, they are simply marking their territory. I rather like that - - - - - except on my drive! One of my objectives is to reduce the 'territory marking' and have noticed what looks like another source, shown in the photo as a plate between the exhaust and the speedo angle drive. This is called I believe a 'sump plate' and is below the overdrive unit. According to the various manuals and catalogues, there is a gasket associated with this plate. I assume that to replace this, I need to drain the gearbox first, using the drain plug next to the plate. Is that right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Cobbold Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 I saw something recently that TR6s don't leak oil, they are simply marking their territory. I rather like that - - - - - except on my drive! Now you can sing along with the rest of us: http://www.snic-braaapp.org/media/Spinal%20Tappets%20-%20While%20My%20TR%20Gently%20Leaks.mp3 Source: http://www.snic-braaapp.org/tappetstry.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Millward Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Hi Pierre, Before you go removing bits and pieces make sure the the oil is not coming from the gearbox selector oil seals, they are well know for this. See this previous chat about it: http://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/32298-oil-drips-from-engine-overdrive-and-diff/?hl=%2Bselector+%2Bseal&do=findComment&comment=238181 Cheers Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave McDonald Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Now you can sing along with the rest of us: Peter Brilliant, never heard that before. Dave McD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alfrom Posted January 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Well thank you again gents, for the informative responses. Basically, it looks as though I need to spend more time lying underneath it before committing to any work. At least I now have a much better idea of where to start looking. Peter: that song is just brilliant! The other stuff on that website is just great as well - it's clear some people have just too much time on their hands to be able to prepare all that stuff. Currently waiting for an angle drive and washer to sort out a non-functioning speedo (meter and cable OK) and hope to sort it out without dropping the exhaust or messing about with the carpets, etc. Then the steering gaiter . . . . . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malcolm Ling Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Very appropriate song - brilliant - just resealing the diff, by the way cement dust is better than "kitty litter" Malcolm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Cobbold Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Very appropriate song - brilliant - just resealing the diff, by the way cement dust is better than "kitty litter" Malcolm Hi Malcolm, welcome to the forum. Maybe 'cement dust' wouldn't rhyme ! I cured a diff nose leak by always parking facing uphill. Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Percy TR6 Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 (edited) Reposted elsewhere Steve Edited January 10, 2015 by Percy TR6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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