mystery part 89 TC

[OldCTcars]

Hi, first time posting so forgive me if I've done it wrong.  This "plug" is on the driver's side of the engine, near the top, it came out (not all the way) and oil sprayed.  I don't know what it is called, it doesn't see to have any threads so I'm not sure how it is supposed to stay in.  This is a yellow 89 with the 2.2, has 65k miles, I have daily driven for a couple of years.  Had to fix the brakes and fuel pump, but this is the first oil issue.  Low oil pressure light came on so I knew there was an issue.  Popped it back in and added oil but don't want it to happen again.  Any advice?

[marty14]

possibly this :  2094631 PLUG, Timing Belt Cover Upper   1.25 inches OS diameter

[OldCTcars]

Appreciate it, I'm googling away right now.

 

[Hemi Dude]

2 minutes ago, OldCTcars said:

Appreciate it, I'm googling away right now.

 

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[OldCTcars]

That sure looks like it, so get one, add the sealant and tap her back in?  Why would it come out to begin with, I mean is this a signal I should be on the lookout for something else?

[marty14]

does it fit in the hole and is it the same measurement I posted????

[Hemi Dude]

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[OldCTcars]

Gentlemen, after Marty told me what it was and Hemi told me what it does and how it should work, it seems to be fixed.  I bought a new one (inexpensive) and the goo my mechanic recommended (expensive).  Put a little goo on the ridges, push it in and let it cure over night.  Took it out for about an hour today and no issues that I can see.  Hopefully this is done and again, thank you.

 

I got this car on ebay two years ago, $2100 with soft brakes.  Had it shipped for Kansas City to CT ($1,000) got the brakes from Andy Jaunuary.  Had the mechanic install so that all total was approx.  $2000.  I put about 4k miles a year on it, mainly local, about 2 months ago put another $1,100 in to fix fuel pump and general tuneup.  All told about a $7k car.  The parts and labor are about what my wife's Kia has cost in that same time period so seems like I'm winning.  I replaced the dash and the driver side light housing with ebay parts, fixed a turn signal, nothing other than that.  The top lockdown stopped working so I use the manual.  

Edited November 18, 2022 by OldCTcars (see edit history)

[Hemi Dude]

It looks like a good job, however I would have left out the expensive Toyota ‘GOO’, thereby saving even more money on this job.  The use of goo is a matter of opinion. There are those who say yes and others who say no.