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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: ldodge92 on September 28, 2012, 11:24:01 AM

Title: need help
Post by: ldodge92 on September 28, 2012, 11:24:01 AM

Got question prob a stupid one. just put my first motor(1.6 8v auto) back in. forgot the metal gasket/dust guard that goes between the bell housing and block. is this gonna be a problem?

Title: Re: need help
Post by: Drone637 on September 28, 2012, 11:43:28 AM

Do you mean the guard that goes on the bottom to keep dirt out from getting into the bell housing?

Title: Re: need help
Post by: jzap on September 28, 2012, 07:36:06 PM

The most likely problems you  may run into are a chewn up starter drive from dirt getting into it as well as starter failure from dirt in the bearings.  You might also get dirt into the rear main seal and open up an oil leak.

Title: Re: need help
Post by: Pest! on September 29, 2012, 11:49:58 AM

water and mud on your throw out bearing . dirt in the clutch and a wet clutch faster when in deep water.  :-X

Title: Re: need help
Post by: WesP on September 29, 2012, 08:05:06 PM

Bite the bullet and put it in. It can be slipped in by sliding the trans back a bit.

Title: Re: need help
Post by: Skyhiranger on September 30, 2012, 09:22:08 AM

Sounds like he might be talking about the upper spacer, not the lower dust shield. 
The spacer also locates/stabilizes the starter.  I would slide the tranny back and install the spacer, if it were me.