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gearbox question

Suspension; Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshafts; Brakes; Steering; Throttle and clutch cable issues
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jond
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gearbox question

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just a quick one when the car is running and you look in the engine bay i can see a small hole ontop of the gearbox through which i can see either the flywheel or clutch spinning should there be a cover there and if so where can i get one thanks
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Hi,

Yes there should be a cover. I think I have seen them on ebay.

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Or go down the local scrap yard there should be plenty floating about on old audis and vws.
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Yeah, should be a little green cap. Think they're only a couple of quid new from Vw
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thanks if i go to vw are they the same as golf mk2 or anyone got a part number
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great I will get one ordered just out of curiosity what is it I am seeing spinning round inside plus whats it there for in the first place
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It's the flywheel - it's so you can see the ignition timing mark.
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