TD5 110, what is missing????

Hello,

I happened to go under my Land Rovers engine today (doing something totally different) and to my horror noticed there was a missing bolt

Could someone let me know what the missing bolt should be doing and also any idea of the implication of driving without it?

Don't think it is the sump drain, as that is bolt toward the front of the engine to the left.

any help would be much appreciated



thanks

Simon

im guessing its a wading plug, but without being able to open the pic, dont know

thanks for the guidance, is it that there is problem seeing the picture or you just can't?

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the link above should access it alright.

can see it now, its the wading plug, normally only fitted prior to deep water crossing, then removed again, its left out so oils can drain from bellhousing if there's a leak

Thank you very much....what a relief, thought it might be costly. Thanks for quick response.