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Gearbox seal/plug/dipstick ?

Hi all,

I'm new to this forum but i've had a mk1 for many years. Sorry it took me so long to find you, and thanks for the good advice so far - i've been doing a lot of homework off this forum and its really helpfull stuff !!!

Question is:
what is the green (on my gearbox anyway) plastic plug on the gearbox just above the starter and close to the block for ?
Should it be open (i can fit a finger in through the gap) ?

i've tried looking it up in Haynes, but i'm not having much luck.
The Golf's an 82 Gti 1.8 with hopefully a standard gearbox.
i dont have the codes but can go check if its necessary.

any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Mk1 Gti 82
BMW 3 Series Dash with Mk2 dials and all original BMW switches (and they work!)
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Can't remember exactly, is it where timing marks are hidden?

Welcome by the way, any pics of your mk1 for us?

Cheers
Andy
Andy

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yeah on a cam belt change u take the plug out and u can c when the crank is on tdc.
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It sounds like there IS supposed to be a plug in there then !!?!?!?!

Do you know if i can just block it up or whether i need to get the right bits ?

I'll try to get some pics of my golf on here soon guys. Just got a second wind to try and get it finished…. had it for years now !
Mk1 Gti 82
BMW 3 Series Dash with Mk2 dials and all original BMW switches (and they work!)
Full Reiger Body Kit

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You can just ignore it if you wish

Cheers

Rich
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no chance of losing any gearbox oil or adding any junk/water to it ?
Mk1 Gti 82
BMW 3 Series Dash with Mk2 dials and all original BMW switches (and they work!)
Full Reiger Body Kit
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