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shinhed · 02-12-2008, 05:03 PM

Does anyone know if the "rear plate" between the engine and trans on a 5 speed model is necessary? If so, what does it do? Is there one already on my automatic engine/tranny setup that I can use?

i need tires · 02-12-2008, 05:16 PM

i think its a dust cover to keep shit out of your transmission.. yes keep it

shinhed · 02-12-2008, 05:37 PM

I don't have one. I will do a 5-speed swap soon and was curious of it's importance.

garagelu · 02-12-2008, 05:45 PM

That inspection plate is there so you can remove it and see how much clutch material you have left. Or to see if there is anything wrong with the whole clutch. I wouldnt leave it out because a lot of dust and especially water could get in there and mess the clutch up.

shinhed · 02-12-2008, 06:19 PM

Cool.

Well regardless if I can reuse my auto's dust shield/rear plate/inspection cover, I went ahead and ordered the 5-speed piece.

super240sx7185 · 02-12-2008, 08:51 PM

Yes you need and once it's on u cant move it or see past it to check clutch, It's just for protecting the clutch assembly from foreign objects.

IRN · 02-12-2008, 10:34 PM

The dust shield off the auto wont fit.

zaneithan · 02-13-2008, 07:18 AM

i believe it also effects the starter as well, without the plate in between the tranny and motor the starter overextends (dont ask me how it just does) and will not make contact with the flywheel so its a good thing you ordered one

boogerlovers · 02-13-2008, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by zaneithan

i believe it also effects the starter as well, without the plate in between the tranny and motor the starter overextends (dont ask me how it just does) and will not make contact with the flywheel so its a good thing you ordered one

yeah i remember reading a thread where some guys car wouldnt start cuz he forgot that plate...or am i lying...????

zaneithan · 02-14-2008, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by boogerlovers

yeah i remember reading a thread where some guys car wouldnt start cuz he forgot that plate...or am i lying...????

yea i read the same thread and thats where my information here came from

xsparc · 02-13-2008, 05:34 PM

i wish it was a 2 piece or something

stupid cover/spacer

projectRDM · 02-13-2008, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by xsparc

i wish it was a 2 piece or something

stupid cover/spacer

Cut it in half, sideways. As long as there's a bolt sandwiching either half it won't go anywhere. I do that on all the cars I work on.

super240sx7185 · 02-13-2008, 06:41 PM

Actually it works without it because my car was missing it when i got it, but u need it because mine had bunches dirt and grime in it that could prematurely wear you clutch, tob or pressure plate.

thatdrifterguy · 02-14-2008, 06:30 AM

i ran without it. didnt notice anything for months. maybe just a little dirty. but i decided to change my clutch for the hell of it and i put the auto's bottom part on.

ericcastro · 02-14-2008, 09:29 AM

I have heard of people running without it.

Its one of those things were you are rolling the dice though. And for no reason. It doesn't really do anything positive and the risk of foriegn objects getting in is a risky deal.

If you were building a track only car, then forget it. But for street and occational track, keep it.

Neejay · 02-14-2008, 09:38 AM

I have one if you need it.

02-12-2008, 05:03 PM	#1
shinhed Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austria Posts: 954 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	WTF: Transmission Inspection/Rear Plate Cover??? Does anyone know if the "rear plate" between the engine and trans on a 5 speed model is necessary? If so, what does it do? Is there one already on my automatic engine/tranny setup that I can use?

02-12-2008, 10:34 PM	#7
IRN Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: land of the refs Age: 36 Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The dust shield off the auto wont fit. __________________

02-13-2008, 07:18 AM	#8
zaneithan Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NY Age: 39 Posts: 948 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	i believe it also effects the starter as well, without the plate in between the tranny and motor the starter overextends (dont ask me how it just does) and will not make contact with the flywheel so its a good thing you ordered one __________________ 1993 240sx fastback (wrecked) 1991 240sx SE fastback Daily Driver status 1992 240sx fastback (???) 1986 Toyota Corolla SR5 Coupe (sold)

02-12-2008, 05:16 PM	#2
i need tires Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chandler, Az Age: 37 Posts: 1,056 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i think its a dust cover to keep shit out of your transmission.. yes keep it

02-12-2008, 05:37 PM	#3
shinhed Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austria Posts: 954 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I don't have one. I will do a 5-speed swap soon and was curious of it's importance.

02-12-2008, 05:45 PM	#4
garagelu Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 38 Posts: 1,856 Trader Rating: (60) Feedback Score: 60 reviews	That inspection plate is there so you can remove it and see how much clutch material you have left. Or to see if there is anything wrong with the whole clutch. I wouldnt leave it out because a lot of dust and especially water could get in there and mess the clutch up.

02-12-2008, 06:19 PM	#5
shinhed Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austria Posts: 954 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Cool. Well regardless if I can reuse my auto's dust shield/rear plate/inspection cover, I went ahead and ordered the 5-speed piece.

02-12-2008, 08:51 PM	#6
super240sx7185 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: macon georgia Age: 38 Posts: 1,262 Trader Rating: (83) Feedback Score: 83 reviews	Yes you need and once it's on u cant move it or see past it to check clutch, It's just for protecting the clutch assembly from foreign objects.

02-13-2008, 05:34 PM	#11
xsparc Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: san diego area - esco Posts: 461 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i wish it was a 2 piece or something stupid cover/spacer

02-13-2008, 06:41 PM	#13
super240sx7185 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: macon georgia Age: 38 Posts: 1,262 Trader Rating: (83) Feedback Score: 83 reviews	Actually it works without it because my car was missing it when i got it, but u need it because mine had bunches dirt and grime in it that could prematurely wear you clutch, tob or pressure plate.

02-14-2008, 06:30 AM	#14
thatdrifterguy Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: guam/okinawa Posts: 381 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i ran without it. didnt notice anything for months. maybe just a little dirty. but i decided to change my clutch for the hell of it and i put the auto's bottom part on.

02-14-2008, 09:29 AM	#15
ericcastro Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Malibu Age: 47 Posts: 7,031 Trader Rating: (7) Rides Gallery: ericcastro Feedback Score: 7 reviews	I have heard of people running without it. Its one of those things were you are rolling the dice though. And for no reason. It doesn't really do anything positive and the risk of foriegn objects getting in is a risky deal. If you were building a track only car, then forget it. But for street and occational track, keep it.

02-14-2008, 09:38 AM	#16
Neejay Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: lol Age: 38 Posts: 2,586 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Neejay Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I have one if you need it.