Thin metal plate on trans?

[GunMetalGrey]

Does anyone know what the thing metal plate between the rear of the engine block and the transmission, I always forget the one small bolt that holds it and I end upbending it a bit, is it vital? I may need.itfor my m50 swap

[Pinepig]

It's just a dirt/rock shield. Straighten it out best you can and use it.

[A_Whelan]

I'm sure Janderson will pop in and explain the importance of it because it held his build up for a while.

Short answer: Yes. It is important, it stops a lot of unwanted dirt and shit from getting up in there. And if you have the time you could order a new one, they are under $15 if I remember correctly.

[Dominic49]

it aligns the starter as well, its slightly important

[AndrewBird]

It acts as a shim to space the transmission (and therefore release bearing) the correct distance away from the engine (and therefore the clutch/pressure plate). So yes, it is need. I would just try to bend yours back as best you can, or just buy a new one. They are cheap.

[lolcantturn]

I don't run one. Meh

[DuMa]

floor diffuser.

[Vtec?lol]

I haven't run one for a while but it does seem to make my TOB noisy as hell so when I swap motors it will be back on.



(...you need it)