I'm not sure why it's there, but I'm pretty sure it's just left open, no grommet or plug.
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Hey Keith thanks! That certainly could be. And as you know, because of the way the transmission meets the back of the housing, that opening seems somewhat protected from grasshoppers getting in there. Yet it's still a significant opening in something that, other than this, is all closed up.
Fordman, it's good to know that another person doesn't have a plug on the housing! Now we're three. Odds are there was nothing there from the factory, but naturally I'd still like to hear from more folks.
Ezernut9mm, that's how mine looked as well when I ripped it apart! There was literally a solid inch of caked on, burned oil and dirt back there in that area. At first I tried cleaning it with solvent, but quickly switched to a screwdriver to scoop all that stuff off!
i took the 4x4 to the car wash to get rid of the grime the other day it was so thick inside the frame and engine compartment. i am glad i did. but i missed at of it. i need to go back again and give it one good final washing down.
It's just a vent, I figure. :)
I bought my pickup new and was the first one to take
it apart and it was open just like your picture shows. :)
The Shop Manual doesn't show anything plugging it either.
