[T3] Question about output flange on transmission

["Thomas Boegly" <tboegly@bellsouth.net>]

	I was in the process of taking my square rear apart and cleaning
and lubing things (pretty grimy) and found out something odd.  I noticed
on the passenger side output flange there was not a "cap" in the center
like on my driver's side.  The main question is this really necessary?
Looks like with it off my inner CV joint was bathed with tranny fluid
instead of grease.  Now I cannot determine how long this had been this
way but by the amount of "road" buildup, it has been a good amount of
time since they were last removed.  The CV joint is still as "tight" as
the outer, so could this remain this way, or should I try to locate a
cover?   I figure that explains the grease I found when draining my
tranny.

Thanks,
Thomas

Cars owned:

1971 Blue VW Type 3 Squareback (current project)
1973 Green VW Type 3 Squareback (now parts car)


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