If you were to drill and tap as Edward suggests an easy way to remove some
of those shavings would be to pull of the six cap screws on the idler
reverse plate that is just below the fill plug.  This allow for a great deal
more oil gear oil to come out.  The shavings would probably come with
it...just remember that when replacing the plate the two cap screws in the
center of the six are longer!  Don't think they are all the same length and
bottom one out and break it like it did...ouch.
Dave
87 Syncro Westy

> I think he is talking about the fill plug, which is the one on the side.
>
> I thought about my idea of drilling through the plug causing shavings.  I
> think with a good sharp drill, low RPMS, and grease up the bit right as it
> is about to break through, shavings getting into the case would be
> minimal.  They also would be large and sink to the bottom pretty readily,
> and probably stay there.
>
> Edward
>\>