There's a hole in gearbox dear Lizer, dear lizer...

[Westy]

OMG, see pic.

Is this an inspection hole minus the cover or what?

 

[Dieselman]

Can't really see as the picture is too close but it looks like the side of the torque converter, if so no problem.

 

[television]

Can't really see as the picture is too close but it looks like the side of the torque converter, if so no problem.

I cant work it out either

 

[Westy]

It's not a great shot I know. I'm no David Bailey!

The over-exposed part at the top is the cross-member going underneath the engine and the thingy (nice technical term) with the hole in sits immediately behind the engine. I think you're right, the torque convertor.

Is this normal for the TC to be open to the elements? Had me worried when I saw a big hole in the engine!

Cheers.

PS. What controls the kick-down on these things, seperate cable?
Is there adjustment?

Mine doesn't seem to kick-down, so forced to drop it to third manually when necessary. I pressume this is OK to do!

I've checked the ATF, which seems a nice newish red colour (not brown or burnt smelling), haven't checked the levels yet as I have no manual (the Haynes book of lies).

 

[nick mercedes]

OMG, see pic.

Is this an inspection hole minus the cover or what?

That looks like the hole that gives access to the torque convertor bolts, there should be a rubber bung for it, but is absense is not a huge problem.

 

[Westy]

Thanks Nick,

When you say not a huge problem, what are the potential problems, i.e. water ingress/corrosion or stones getting in there perhaps?

Cheers Si

 

[Bazzle]

Ive never seen a cover on that hole..

Add in what car you drive and where in the world you are
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Helps

Bazzle

 

[Westy]

Soz, it's an E230 Auto 1996. In the UK.

I should really add this info to my sig. I'll get round to it ASAP.

Cheers

 

[Dieselman]

Kickdown is cable controlled.