Auto box hole

[Alan W]

Had the car up on a ramp this morning and noticed that there is a rectangular hole in the bottom of the bell housing through which I can see the flywheel and torque converter. Is this hole supposed to be there of should there be a plug in it or something? I would imagine that its an inspection hole of some kind but it does seem kind of strange that it is open to the elements like this?

[colb]

Just had a look at OEM parts site, no bung in the diagrams of the auto box and no part listed, seems like its for drainage and ventilation?

Colb

[Alan W]

Sorry to sound stupid, but have seen the term OEM a lot here, what does that stand for?

[Jonco]

Sorry to sound stupid, but have seen the term OEM a lot here, what does that stand for?

Original Equipment Manufacturer. Look this up - http://www.realoem.com/bmw/ and put your model number in. Another source of info http://www.bmwfans.info

Mod Edit: Link to bmwfans fixes. R.

[Alan W]

Wicked, thanks for that!

[Jonco]

...... put your model number in.......

Sorry meant VIN - last seven characters - I'll wake up soon - more coffee!!