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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: psmith on January 23, 2008, 00:46:38

Title: Transmission Tunnel Questions
Post by: psmith on January 23, 2008, 00:46:38

So in preparation for new floors I stripped out the carpet and insulation and I have a few questions about the trans tunnel.  

The access cover on the right side looks a little home made and has a notch at the bottom. It has a nice thick bed of caulk to seal it.  Does this look right?

(http://www.sl113.org/forums/uploaded/psmith/200812313941_transaccess.JPG)


Next I found two threaded holes on top of the tunnel between the gearshift and the top access panel.  Any ideas what these are for?

(http://www.sl113.org/forums/uploaded/psmith/200812314139_transholes.jpg)


Lastly, the front bracket that the tray mounts on is not flat like the rear one.  I assume they should both be flat.

(http://www.sl113.org/forums/uploaded/psmith/20081231450_binmount.JPG)

Thanks!

Pete S.

Title: Re: Transmission Tunnel Questions
Post by: ja17 on January 23, 2008, 05:20:43

Hello Pete,

Your cover is home made. It normally has no notch, about five screws, and painted black.  Look for the original srew holes.

The bracket should be flat.

I do not recall any holes this large in the tunnel. Could have been a mount for an add on radio CB etc?

Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio

Title: Re: Transmission Tunnel Questions
Post by: Paddy_Crow on January 23, 2008, 07:11:09

I concur with everything Joe said. Here's a look at my trans tunnel, I've been assured it is completely stock.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/lake22/interior009.jpg)

Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch...

Title: Re: Transmission Tunnel Questions
Post by: psmith on January 23, 2008, 18:26:26

Thanks guys.  That confirms my suspicions.  When I put new carpet down, is it a good idea to use velcro on the right side so you can get in there if needed?

Pete S.

Title: Re: Transmission Tunnel Questions
Post by: J. Huber on January 24, 2008, 13:15:32

Hi Pete. I suppose velcro would work. My problem with the velcro I've ever used is the mating of the two sides is stronger than the adhesive backing. Know what I mean? One side always wins...

Having said that, its better than gluing. When the uphols. guy did mine, he didn't glue it. I can peel back my tunnel carpet to get to the trapdoor. Whether he had the fore-sight or I just got lucky -- we will never know! The carpet is fitted pretty well so even without glue it stays put.

James
63 230SL