 What is this hole?, And how do I plug it? |
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| BillC |
 Nov 2 2024, 05:06 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 701 Joined: 24-April 15 From: Silver Spring, MD Member No.: 18,667 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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There is a big hole in the driver's side sheet metal of my engine compartment ('73 2.0), towards the front. It is approximately 40mm in diameter, and inboard from the drain hole.
What is it for? And, does anyone sell a plug to fill it? I don't remember a similar hole on my old '73 1.7. And, I don't want to leave such a big hole open, so I need a plug -- I can make one if needed, but I'd rather get the correct part if possible. Here's a pic from the underside. The hole in question is the top-most, just under the rubber engine gasket.  |
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| windforfun |
Nov 2 2024, 06:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,097 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None
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Somebody added a drain hole. Is there one on the other side?
Good idea & nicely cut without any damage. Don't plug it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) |
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| sixnotfour |
Nov 2 2024, 06:47 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,183 Joined: 12-September 04 Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille 
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914-6 oil return line to tank..left overs from 914-6 production..
4s had a white/clear plastic plug.. |
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| Krieger |
Nov 2 2024, 11:43 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,847 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Nov 2 2024, 04:47 PM)  914-6 oil return line to tank..left overs from 914-6 production.. 4s had a white/clear plastic plug.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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| sportlicherFahrer |
Nov 4 2024, 08:30 AM
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Nothing to see here. Group: Members Posts: 1,124 Joined: 18-April 05 From: Tacoma, WA Member No.: 3,945 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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| Krieger |
Nov 4 2024, 08:37 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,847 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None
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Do not plug the smaller hole next to it. That is where rain water drains. There is one on the other side of the car too.
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