Xanita Sump -2 drainplugs?

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paulbx
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Xanita Sump -2 drainplugs?

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Xantia estate hdi 90

Folks

Did the usual oil and filer change this weekend (every 5,000) and for first time noticed TWO drainplugs on sump - one in the usual place and another about 3 cms above.

What's this for?


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I believe it's for an oil temperature sensor Paul. Some high-spec Xantias had an oil temperature gauge.
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thanks!

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cheers mystery over - its blanked off
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My high spec VSX TD `97 had the oil temp gauge fitted in the dash clocks,but it still had 2 sump plugs fitted,one about 3 cms above the other. :? :)
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I would have thought 3cms up the sump is not an ideal place for a temperature sensor. Could it be an overfill drainage hole?
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Maybe its just a 'generic' sump to suit different applications?
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