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What should be in this hole??

We very recently purchased a new to us Foretravel 2004 U270 36'. This is our first motorhome. I have been going through everything to check everything for how it functions and fixing small things etc. I noticed a small leak it appears to be transmission fluid (very small leak fluid level ok) but while cleaning the area I found this threaded hole in bottom transmission. It does not appear to have had anything leak from it. I believe this should have a plug or something. Please educate me.
Tom and Michelle 2004 U270 36WTFS

Re: What should be in this hole??

Reply #1 –
That hole is in the bell housing. Leave it that way.  If transmission fluid starts dripping out of there then you need a new front oil seal. Like wise if engine oil starts dripping out the same hole you need a new rear main engine oil seal.

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: What should be in this hole??

Reply #2 –
Correct!
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
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Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: What should be in this hole??

Reply #3 –
Tom and Michelle,

By the way, welcome to Foretravel ownership and welcome to the ForeForum.  It is great to have you and please chime in regularly. 

Richard and Jan
Jan & Richard Witt
1999 U-320  36ft WTFE
Build Number: 5478 Motorcade: 16599
2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited w/Air Force One
Jan: NO5U, Richard:KA5RIW
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Re: What should be in this hole??

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Pamela & Mike –
That hole is in the bell housing. Leave it that way.
It's called a "Weep Hole" cuz if you find (much) oil dripping out, you'll be weeping at the prospect of paying for the repair.  :dance:

Allison trannys are HEAVY.  Dropping one to replace a bad seal should not be taken lightly.  :))

1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

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Reply #5 –
Thank you all. The ForeForum has been a valuable resource already. I already have quite a few parts ordered will be installing them as the arrive. I also have a porter cable random orbit polisher on its way.
Tom and Michelle 2004 U270 36WTFS

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Reply #6 –
Congrats on your new purchase. From what I can see it looks like a very clean coach. Unlimited knowledge base by a very diverse group of owners.
Scott
 

Re: What should be in this hole??

Reply #7 –
That's what I was thinking.  I can't believe how clean the underside of that coach is!
George Mann
2002 U320 #5934
2017 Rubicon
2013 BMW GS
Waterford MI