oilways on gearbox

[alexisblades]

does anyone know if i can block up the oilways on a rallye gearbox (asu) in order to use it with a non-oilways transfer box? could i just tap a thread and put a plug in it?

[Chris S]

Yes you can plug it up without any problems

[alexisblades]

thanks chris, can you recommend any particular bits? i don’t have any large taps, i measured the oilways at 22mm and 15mm. not sure if vw do any core plugs in that size. would hopefully plug them up so i can unplug them in the future if i need to.
failing that i suppose the dreaded silicone..

[Chris S]

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Originally posted by alexisblades
failing that i suppose the dreaded silicone..

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I thought that as well, or could you possibly use a wooden dowel plug and JB weld??? the wooden dowel would stop any JB weld falling inside the gearbox where it might cause damage.

http://www.jbweld.net/products/jbweld.php

btw, if you do tap and bolt it, then it is not easily reversable if you ever want to fit an oilway transfer box. []

[alexisblades]

ta. i have found some core plugs on ebay but he wants too much money. might just degrease it and whack some silicone in.

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