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Old Apr 2, 2020 | 05:13 PM
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Why would someone cut this out?
This square was cut out of the transmission bellhousing on the 2010 navigator i am looking at. Anyone know why someone would do this?
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To create a flywheel inspection window.
 
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Seen that before and it's a mark from an idiot. Thats what happens when you are too dumb to take the dust cover off.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2020 | 10:35 AM
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Is it anything to worry about? Im thinking I'll just cover it up with duct tape or that shiny aluminium tape.

I can't imagine why they wouldn't just take off the cover.
 
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Originally Posted by Newnavowner
I can't imagine why they wouldn't just take off the cover.
Here is your answer:
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Thats what happens when you are to dumb to are the dust cover off.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2020 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark Kovalsky
Here is your answer:
so should i just forget about it and take care of everything else?
 
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Put something over it. You don't want debris to get in there.
 
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Originally Posted by Mark Kovalsky
Put something over it. You don't want debris to get in there.
ok thanks. I'll throw some tape over it
 
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it can have two ways. They needed to hold the crankshaft or turn the engine by flywheel
 
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