Can anyone tell me what this is?

[Walnuts]

I was under my 95' Q yesterday and noticed that there is an open hole to the engine\trans right next to my starter. The hole, and I assume some sort of missing plug, is on the side of the housing not on the bottom like a traditional drain type plug. It is about 3/4" to 1" in diameter and looks like some sort of plastic or metal plug should be in the hole. I can see a retaining clip that looks like it once held something in place that is now gone. I have never noticed this before. Anyone know what this plug is called? I took a picture that I'll post later tonight if my description isn't clear enough.

Thanks, Adam

[Walnuts]

Here is a picture.

[heywier427]

starter fluid?

[Infinitiguy19]

Thats funny, unless you mean actual starting fluid.

I will look at mine tommorow for you.

[elwesso]

that I believe is an inspection plug for the starter, and theres a rubber plug that is supposed to be there..

I believe you can either see the bendix for the starter or the flywheel, but i cant remember which.. Thankfully, its been a long time since Ive been under my Q, moreso with an automatic trans..

[Walnuts]

Thanks Wes. Now I know what to call it when I attempt to find a replacement. Is the port there solely for inspection purposes or is there some type of maintenance that can be done via the port like applying grease to the bendix?

Thanks, Adam

[Q451990]

Infiniti calls it a "Blind Plug" - Part number is 67899-60U00 available at IOS for $8.25 or lists for $11.00

http://www.infinitipartsusa.co...id=55

I had forgotten all about this part, but I remember finding a very deteriorated one hanging off of my old Q after a transmission replacement. I don't think you can do anything except inspect the teeth on the flywheel through this hole... I certainly wouldn't try to grease anything.

Heath