G240 to M52 bellhousing gap

[nokincy]

I just bolted up my M52 to my Getrag 240, and while all the bolt holes line up there are large gaps where the flywheel is exposed. I assume I'm missing some part, however I can't find this piece on line or anywhere. IF the problem is something missing is this piece something that requires removal of the flywheel to install? I know that the starter is missing and will partially fill part of one side however that isn't the problem.

[5Toes]

pics dont work

[ZekeTheSneak]

I think your missing the thin metal surround that goes behind the flywheel.

[nokincy]

I think your missing the thin metal surround that goes behind the flywheel.

Do you have a part # I've looked and couldn't find it.

[dashboardmonkey]

Check to make sure your pilot bearing is correct. G240s had two different size input shaft pilot bearing part.

[Dj Buttchug]

Check to make sure your pilot bearing is correct. G240s had two different size input shaft pilot bearing part.

this. also what you need is called a flex plate.

[nokincy]

Check to make sure your pilot bearing is correct. G240s had two different size input shaft pilot bearing part.

Not the problem, I have the correct bearing. I am missing the sheet metal plate. I found the part number which is 11141734019

[ZekeTheSneak]

I believe you want the one that goes with the g240. As I used my g260 one with my g260.

[!kid]

this. also what you need is called a flex plate.

I think you may have something mixed up? a flex plate is for auto transmissions.

I am not sure what the correct name for it is. BMW calls it a "covering plate" I call it "the gasket thing between the bell housing and engine block"

[Mr.SWISS]

I think you may have something mixed up? a flex plate is for auto transmissions.

I am not sure what the correct name for it is. BMW calls it a "covering plate" I call it "the gasket thing between the bell housing and engine block"

Well physically there is onely one difference between the two.

One has an access hole with a rubber plug, and the manual doesn't.

Are they interchangeable then?, Hmmmm.

However unless the gap is only 1-2mm's, then this is not the issue and the pilot is likely not lining up to the input shaft or are too small of an ID on the bearing.