CW

I was under the 84 GT that I bought a couple weeks ago and noticed the inspection cover was not on. It looks like the whole tin plate that normally goes between the block and bell housing may be missing.
What affects can this have?
So far I haven't noticed any driveability, starting, or shifting issues.
Its a T5 car, engine has been redone but not sure if its original, also not sure if the trans is original. The trans is very clean as well and shifts very smooth. Clutch is firm.

dawson1112

That shield is there for a couple reasons mainly to inspect the fly wheel , but also to keep dust and crap out of the flywheel. A lot of pple fail to put it back on after a trans or clutch swap... I doubt it will hurt anything to not have it there Ive had tons of cars that were missing that cover.

rmodel65

there is no inspection cover on a manual trans car it should be a solid index plate from top to bottom...

CW

Ok, I wasnt sure if it was solid or two pieces but either way its not there. Haha!
Should I worry about replacing it right away or is it not needed that bad?

mjr46

It indexes the starter and is a spacer for engine/tranny...I'd get one in there

CW

I thought it had something to do with the starter as well, although so far it all seems fine. No odd noises or grinding.

nitrous_bob

????????? what could YOU be talking about ?

cuz i think hes talking about this



where the cable goes into the clutch fork....

rmodel65

that doesnt go between the block and trans..

the way he is describing it he is missing this

and this




but because he has a manual trans it should look like this instead one piece

CW

Yes rmodel65 has it. That's exactly what's missing.
Should I hunt one down ASAP?

nitrous_bob

i just re-read it....

i saw "inspection cover" and didnt go on. ive never heard the plate referred to as an inspection cover before, and the cable dust cover is always missing.