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What is this bolt for on 722.366

Gmach

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I have a small leak on this transmission and the bolt circled in the picture is wet.
It may or may not be the source so I decided to replace the washer on it.
I have looked everywhere to get a part number for the washer so I can order one but cannot find it listed anywhere.
The EPC I use doesn't even show the bolt.
I have seen it in photos of the transmission in different service sites but it is never described.
I took the washer with a location description to the local dealer hoping they could ID it but they couldn't find a listing or description.
They looked for a similiar washer and couldn't find one that size either.
Does anyone know what it is for and if there is a part number for the washer.
Transmission is a 722.366 and this is located on the drivers side just above the oil pan....which has been removed in the photo.
Thanks
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I have a small leak on this transmission and the bolt circled in the picture is wet.
It may or may not be the source so I decided to replace the washer on it.
I have looked everywhere to get a part number for the washer so I can order one but cannot find it listed anywhere.
The EPC I use doesn't even show the bolt.
I have seen it in photos of the transmission in different service sites but it is never described.
I took the washer with a location description to the local dealer hoping they could ID it but they couldn't find a listing or description.
They looked for a similiar washer and couldn't find one that size either.
Does anyone know what it is for and if there is a part number for the washer.
Transmission is a 722.366 and this is located on the drivers side just above the oil pan....which has been removed in the photo.
Thanks
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IIRC the original seal ring is aluminium. You don't need to get this from the dealer.

It is just a crush ring - try to find a standard one at an autoparts store of same size. or Copper and anneal it before installation so it bends in your fingers easily. It's handy having a few ebay or amazon crush ring sets around for jobs like this. Just pick one that is a suitable size and it will be fine.
 
@JC220 and @500AMM are both correct. It's a test port, and uses an aluminum crush washer / seal ring.

It is in the EPC, but not obvious as it's shown on the opposite side, because there is the same plug on both sides of the transmission.

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Thanks very much. It is a test port.
I will get a crush washer from Napa.
I replaced it with a copper injector washer but I didn't anneal it.
I'll do that right now.
Good advice. Thanks
 

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