What is this part? (pic)

[Jimmeh]

Hi All.

I found this rubber "thing" sitting in my engine bay. Anybody know what it is / where it's come from?

Cheers

 

[D.K]

It looks like the cap for the inspection hole on the gerabox, most of them are missing.

 

[Jimmeh]

Cheers D.K. Thought i'd better check it wasn't important

 

[Sparkie]

Looks like it's off a hot water bottle

 

[robo999]

mines rattlin round on top of my gearbox most o the time, lol put it back in the hole but just pops out again.

 

[Jimmeh]

Mine somehow made it up onto my scuttle panel lol . I might put it back in with a dab of glue

 

[slim20vt]

just noticed mine is missing?? does it matter? can see the cogs??

 

[godber225r]

Just checked mine and its missing too!!!!! is there a part number on that as im going to order a new one i think.

 

[Jimmeh]

There isn't a part number on it, but searching for other threads I found:

Possible part number 02M301115B

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=192209&highlight=gearbox+hole

 

[Seat Adam]

Funny that. Mine is missing and has been since I got the car July 2008. Have tried ordering it at the dealers but they were waiting for stock to arrive from Spain as not any in UK. Not really needed as most say, they pop out all the time. The Cogs by the way is the flywheel starter ring gear. Just what the starter motor engages to. Although I still want mine there, must get back onto the dealer. Maybe helps stop dirt and water getting into the gearbox bell housing.

 

[godber225r]

Nice one!!!! thanks for that matey. will see if its the correct number tomorrow when i call the dealers. Will let you all know if it is.

 

[godber225r]

Seems common that it always comes out. I think i will glue it in with a bit off silicone sealant
(that i used to seal my doors) so it stays there but you can remove it if you needed to.

 

[Seat Adam]

Just had a quick look on VagCat Boards, according to that the part number for the 6Spd G/box is as above, 02M301115B. For 5Spd is 02A301115A.

 

[godber225r]

cheers. ordering one tomorrow!!!

been most helpfull!

 

[Seat Adam]

Just to let those of you know who want one of these, I picked one up from the dealers yesterday, ( had to be ordered in, only took a couple of days). As stated above the part number is 02M 301 115 B. It cost me £3.14 +VAT. Off to go and fit it now with some silicone.

 

[danny m]

you dont need silicone mate. the new one will stay in. had the same problem with mine. it losses its shape and keeps popping out. it hasnt poped out for at least 3 months!!