Thread: Engine: D52447: - Dreaded core plug failure D5 2003
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Old Mar 7th, 2014, 15:56   #3
JohnL
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Oil is coming from the drain hole in the clutch housing. So I'm presuming that its the dreaded plug, really don't know why its let go now, as I have more than 260,000km on.
I think I will take the engine out and leave the gearbox in situ. This way I don't have to dismantle all the suspension as well.
I was wondering how much gap is needed to move the engine to the right side from the gearbox, how much does the flex plate enter into the flywheel, has anybody done an engine out job who could help me here, or a picture of the flex plate spigot that goes into the flywheel?
John
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