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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: Damon in STL on May 24, 2013, 08:24:02 AM

Title: Blind Plug?
Post by: Damon in STL on May 24, 2013, 08:24:02 AM

I'm putting my engine back together and the machine shop gave me part #14.  It goes in the block.....but, where?

(http://www.penskeparts.com/Diagrams/B0001365.png?v=132110576)

Damon in STL

Title: Re: Blind Plug?
Post by: monty23psk on May 24, 2013, 10:05:35 AM

In the diagram it goes on the block picture, where the hole is by #6. Is the plug where you put in the flywheel lock. So it is under the starter on the driver side (left hand drive)

Title: Re: Blind Plug?
Post by: Damon in STL on May 24, 2013, 10:43:19 AM

Thanks!

Damon in STL

Title: Re: Blind Plug?
Post by: Warsteiner on May 25, 2013, 09:46:48 AM

I guess to add to monty23psk, it's the rubber plug that covers the hole for the BMW special tool to drop in on TDC. They usually melt or fall out. Not needed.

Cheers,
~Ralph