Auto Trans Bolts

[S.Bartfast]

Can anyone tell me what the 4 bolts on the bottom of the side of the transmission are for?

The ones marked "2" in this diagram:


They appear to plug holes into the internals of the transmission itself but don't appear to be holding anything together as such.

The reason I ask is that my front tail-shaft broke free while on a trail and as the shaft flung off it struck the most prominent of these bolts (third from the left) and smashed it clean out of the block taking a chunk of the case above it with it. Trans fluid poured out the hole but with a bit of bush mechanicing we were able to remove the tail-shaft and plug the hole in order to limp back home. I'm now trying to work out what to do to fix it properly but I have no idea what the purpose of that bolt was originally. Anyone know, and anyone know what options I have to fix it? Do I just need to find a way to plug the hole permanently?


Thanks,
Slarti.

[2nd.gunman]

Sounds like the diagnostic line pressure ports where u hook up the gauges to check transmission function

[Wazza D]

Yes. They access the clutch pack galleries.
That is why one of the sump pan bolts has sealant on it, because it intersects one of them.

[S.Bartfast]

Oh well, mines all pluged up now.

Here's hoping I don't need to diagnise my line pressure any time soon because you ain't getting any tools through that port now