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#1 Post by JD » Mon Apr 14, 2008 11:16 am

Perhaps a dumb question... but

On my old 2.5NA's timing belt cover, there was a well thought out bracket with a screen for the 'open' position and a dummy thread beside it to hold the plug handy in case the timing cover were to be closed. On my new engine there's just a threaded hole. Does one drive the truck with the timing cover plug in or out... or is that little plug only there for fording?

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JD
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lastV8

#2 Post by lastV8 » Mon Apr 14, 2008 6:59 pm

Hello JD, You run with the plug out unless deep wading or fording.
Regards, Steven.
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JD

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#3 Post by JD » Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:15 pm

Thanks. Wanted to confirm.

JD
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#4 Post by HeadDamage » Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:50 am

Yep, It's more important to let any oil out than to keep dirt/water from getting in when in everyday normal use.
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