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Offline ub7rm

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Is this Normal?
« on: 27 June 2009, 16:51 »
While sticking my head under the bonnet today I noticed this 'hole' in the top of the (I'm assuming) gearbox.  You can actually see (what again I'm taking a stab at is) the flywheel or some other damn big cog.  Do other (manual) GTI's have this open or is there supposed to be some sort of plug over it?

You can see it looking in from the battery side down towards the engine / gearbox area.







I would be obliged if someone could maybe check?
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Re: Is this Normal?
« Reply #1 on: 27 June 2009, 16:55 »
I know on SAABs they have inspection holes for the gearbox. Maybe this is the same?
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Re: Is this Normal?
« Reply #2 on: 27 June 2009, 16:59 »
Maybe... would be interested to hear if its the same on everyone elses...

I couldn't see because of the sunlight and shadows but in the photo the 'damn big cog' looks a little corroded.  I know it wasn't like that when I stopped the car this morning and was having a nose about.  :undecided:
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Re: Is this Normal?
« Reply #3 on: 27 June 2009, 17:00 »
No mine is covered. Its not even a plug - looks very sealed.

Did take some pics mate but can't find my lead for the camera I'm afraid!
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Re: Is this Normal?
« Reply #4 on: 27 June 2009, 17:07 »
Much appreciated, thanks for that.  Its going in for a service on Friday so I'll mention it then.  Seems I've been driving about like this for the last year so hopefully another few days wont hurt  :undecided:
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Re: Is this Normal?
« Reply #5 on: 27 June 2009, 17:17 »
Found the lead!

Here you go...

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Re: Is this Normal?
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Re: Is this Normal?
« Reply #7 on: 27 June 2009, 17:55 »
Hmm well its clearly not that something has fallen out of mine.  Yours looks like a completely - newer - design.  Mine's a very early 05 with the AXX engine.  Not sure what the gearbox code is.  I presume yours is newer BWA?

I still suspect that its not supposed to be like that.  Then again there aren't any threads or lips or anything for a plug to sit in.  Anyone else with an early one willing to have a look?

Don't want my damn big cog getting rusty  :laugh:

Thanks for taking those photo's mate  :smiley:
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Re: Is this Normal?
« Reply #8 on: 27 June 2009, 18:06 »
No mine's apparently the AXX engine - 55 plate. Yeah it looked very different to yours, I expected to see some kind of plug or cover, but its pretty flush, no kind of opening there at as far as I can see.

Perhaps different gear boxes? I have no idea at this point!

No problems at all.... I have been very very bored today and it at least gave me something to do :D
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Re: Is this Normal?
« Reply #9 on: 27 June 2009, 18:40 »
Mine is an 05 GTI engine code AXX and have the very same hole.  Did ask VW along time ago and they said it was ment to be like that.
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