I was looking under my car today and I noticed there’s a split pin that just hangs out the bottom of the gearbox (smooth type ‘box) from a little hole, near the sump.
It doesn’t look right to me? Any words of advice?
Gearbox split pin?
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Re: Gearbox split pin?
Don't worry, ignore it - its perfecty normal.
Re: Gearbox split pin?
Perfectly normal. It's a wiggle pin, keeps the hole clear of dirt so any oil leaks can be easily seen
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Re: Gearbox split pin?
Panic over. Thanks guys.
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Re: Gearbox split pin?
The person I bought my Traveller from called it a 'Giggling Pin'.
1969 Traveller in Almond green. Owned since 1979.
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Re: Gearbox split pin?
That's a laugh
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Re: Gearbox split pin?
More commonly referred to as a jiggle pin.
It keeps the drain hole in the clutch housing open. Also find them in engine thermostats to ensure air can escape when refilling the system.
It keeps the drain hole in the clutch housing open. Also find them in engine thermostats to ensure air can escape when refilling the system.