Gearbox split pin?

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MorrisJohn
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Gearbox split pin?

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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?
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Re: Gearbox split pin?

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Don't worry, ignore it - its perfecty normal.
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Re: Gearbox split pin?

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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?

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Panic over. Thanks guys.
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Re: Gearbox split pin?

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The person I bought my Traveller from called it a 'Giggling Pin'.
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That's a laugh
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Re: Gearbox split pin?

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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.
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