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T-Series Gear box servicing cap.

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Louis 52MGTD

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Am I the only one that has ever dropped the filler cap to the gear box on a MGTD when servicing it ? I have done it twice now and had to remove the bellhousing cover to get it out, plus the carpet and padding. look's like MG would have left a bigger hole to get your fingers in to reach the filler plug. what a pain in the a$$ job.
You can't use a magnet because the cap is made of alum./ brass ? I think if I ever have to remove it again I will drill a hole in the cap and install a small piece of wire in it. what do you folks use ?
AHH, I feel better already. :smile:
 
Louis 52MGTD said:
Am I the only one that has ever dropped the filler cap to the gear box on a MGTD when servicing it ? I have done it twice now and had to remove the bellhousing cover to get it out, plus the carpet and padding. look's like MG would have left a bigger hole to get your fingers in to reach the filler plug. what a pain in the a$$ job.
You can't use a magnet because the cap is made of alum./ brass ? I think if I ever have to remove it again I will drill a hole in the cap and install a small piece of wire in it. what do you folks use ?
AHH, I feel better already. :smile:
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Confession is good for the soul :ROFLMAO:
 
Would maybe cut a larger hole in the tunnel and fab a larger cover.
Many of these caps have a breather hole in them, so would not drill extra holes.
 
Grantura,
I think I will try and cut a larger hole the next time, if there is a next time :( . thanks for the input.
Beautiful car you have there.
 
Not mine, but thank you. The Mercedes had been standing in a garage for 20 odd years and needed recommissioning.
Was a rather large job.
Good luck with your cap issue.
 
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