T-Series Gear box servicing cap.

[Louis 52MGTD]

Am I the only one that has ever dropped the filler cap to the gear box on a MGTD when servicing it ? I have done it twice now and had to remove the bellhousing cover to get it out, plus the carpet and padding. look's like MG would have left a bigger hole to get your fingers in to reach the filler plug. what a pain in the a$$ job.
You can't use a magnet because the cap is made of alum./ brass ? I think if I ever have to remove it again I will drill a hole in the cap and install a small piece of wire in it. what do you folks use ?
AHH, I feel better already.

 

[Grantura_MKI]

Never had this problem and have been around far too many to mention.

 

[JPSmit]

Am I the only one that has ever dropped the filler cap to the gear box on a MGTD when servicing it ? I have done it twice now and had to remove the bellhousing cover to get it out, plus the carpet and padding. look's like MG would have left a bigger hole to get your fingers in to reach the filler plug. what a pain in the a$$ job.
You can't use a magnet because the cap is made of alum./ brass ? I think if I ever have to remove it again I will drill a hole in the cap and install a small piece of wire in it. what do you folks use ?
AHH, I feel better already.

Confession is good for the soul

 

[Grantura_MKI]

Would maybe cut a larger hole in the tunnel and fab a larger cover.
Many of these caps have a breather hole in them, so would not drill extra holes.

 

[Louis 52MGTD]

Grantura,
I think I will try and cut a larger hole the next time, if there is a next time . thanks for the input.
Beautiful car you have there.

 

[Grantura_MKI]

Not mine, but thank you. The Mercedes had been standing in a garage for 20 odd years and needed recommissioning.
Was a rather large job.
Good luck with your cap issue.