DCT transmission Cog

SwitChiliIce · 05-20-2019, 02:39 PM

Dudes, what is that cog just before the engine oil pan and in the transmission underneath the car? wondering why that opening is not covered in my case as dirt gets in and appear signs of corrosion

steve_b9 · 05-21-2019, 01:48 PM

That's the ring gear on the flywheel. The starter Motor engages with it to start the engine. Don't think there is a cover there.

SwitChiliIce · 05-21-2019, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by steve_b9

That's the ring gear on the flywheel. The starter Motor engages with it to start the engine. Don't think there is a cover there.

I started to freak out

Went to local garage this afternoon that specializes in gearboxes...told me the same...this opening remains just like it is, no cover or whatsoever. solved

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steve_b9 New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: bmw 335i se lci Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: gloucester uk iTrader: (0)	That's the ring gear on the flywheel. The starter Motor engages with it to start the engine. Don't think there is a cover there.
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