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ManxMN Samba Member
Joined: May 15, 2021 Posts: 4 Location: MN
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Posted: Sat May 15, 2021 7:56 pm Post subject: Noob...what is this bolt for on the engine case? |
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I have searched but unable to determine what the hex bolt on the front of the engine is designed for and how much should it be torque’d. The reason I am asking is it appears to be leaking a small amount of oil on my 1972 1600 and am trying to figure out if I can tighten it further. Thanks.
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Cusser Samba Member
Joined: October 02, 2006 Posts: 31266 Location: Hot Arizona
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Posted: Sat May 15, 2021 9:26 pm Post subject: Re: Noob...what is this bolt for on the engine case? |
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Pretty sure that's a plug for an oil galley. Wait for others to respond, but maybe better to unscrew that and add sealant rather than just trying to tighten it. _________________ 1970 VW (owned since 1972) and 1971 VW Convertible (owned since 1976), second owner of each. The '71 now has the 1835 engine, swapped from the '70. Second owner of each. 1988 Mazda B2200 truck, 1998 Frontier, 2014 Yukon, 2004 Frontier King Cab. All manual transmission except for the Yukon. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=335294 http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=335297 |
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modok Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2009 Posts: 26740 Location: Colorado Springs
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Posted: Sat May 15, 2021 10:20 pm Post subject: Re: Noob...what is this bolt for on the engine case? |
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That's a plug over the cam gear oil scraper passage. |
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Dale M. Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2006 Posts: 20365 Location: Just a tiny bit west of Yosemite Valley
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Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 6:35 am Post subject: Re: Noob...what is this bolt for on the engine case? |
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Dittos on removing it and adding sealant, IF you try to just tighten it and screw it up, its going to be a real mess...
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ManxMN Samba Member
Joined: May 15, 2021 Posts: 4 Location: MN
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Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 7:38 am Post subject: Re: Noob...what is this bolt for on the engine case? |
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Thanks for the info everyone! Any advice on what type of sealant I should use for this? |
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Chickensoup Samba Member
Joined: January 06, 2018 Posts: 5368 Location: Good Hope, GA
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Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 7:46 am Post subject: Re: Noob...what is this bolt for on the engine case? |
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yamabond or three bond would be my choice. i forget the part number tho. maybe others could chime in on that. _________________ -'85 c10 5.3 LS, 222 cam, long tubes, x pipe, 3 inch spin tech's
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RWK Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2009 Posts: 1337 Location: S.W. MI
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2021 5:26 am Post subject: Re: Noob...what is this bolt for on the engine case? |
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Sometimes they are peened in, (punch mark) grind that peened area out before you try to remove. _________________ 73 Type 181
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ManxMN Samba Member
Joined: May 15, 2021 Posts: 4 Location: MN
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2021 7:29 am Post subject: Re: Noob...what is this bolt for on the engine case? |
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Great info everyone, thanks! |
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GARRICK.CLARK Samba Member
Joined: June 30, 2012 Posts: 1267 Location: Lancashire UK
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2021 10:49 am Post subject: Re: Noob...what is this bolt for on the engine case? |
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I say leave that one we'll alone unless your 100 percent sure it's leaking |
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mark tucker Samba Member
Joined: April 08, 2009 Posts: 23937 Location: SHALIMAR ,FLORIDA
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2021 12:16 pm Post subject: Re: Noob...what is this bolt for on the engine case? |
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Ive neveer seen one that wood budge. if it does eye wood use 518 on it. |
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ManxMN Samba Member
Joined: May 15, 2021 Posts: 4 Location: MN
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2021 12:35 pm Post subject: Re: Noob...what is this bolt for on the engine case? |
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I think I will take @garrick.clark advice and leave good enough alone. I have other leaks that need attention |
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