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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 02:00 PM
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I was checking my plugs and I was underneath the car messing with the number 5 and 7 plugs, when I noticed I am missing a bolt above the freeze plug. I am going to go out on a limb and say there should be one, but wanted to verify. I mean, is there any advantage for it missing? Seems it would be more of a disadvantage wouldn't it?
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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 02:33 PM
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Do you mean these holes? This is a photo from an 82 automatic. I'm not sure what the left one is for, but it's empty on mine. I think the right hole is for a clutch mechanism.

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Yep that's it! Thanks, just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something I should have.
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Hi,
The forward threaded hole accepts the stud for the z-bar on a 4 speed car.
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Cool, thanks, now I know...and knowing is half the battle! Sorry, saying from my cartoon days, lol.
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