Unknown plate, solve the mystery!

[mace01]

Hey all,
Just wondering if anyone out there knew a part number or at least a name of the plate mentioned here on the vfaq.com site"
IMPORTANT - Don't forget this little bolt at the front of the block near the front lower engine mount, or you will bend up the clutch/block plate a lot. It takes a 10mm openend wrench to get it out, it is a pain with the turbo still in place. Dave Diller notes that removing the wastegate actuator can make removing this bolt easier if you have problems getting to it. Once you have it out, throw it away - most dealers never replace it, and I never have, and have never had a problem with it being gone."

It goes between the transmission and the block, and I suspect it might just be a spacer of some sort, but I'm just guessing. Can anyone shed some light on this? Mine broke and I'm wondering if I need to replace it or where to find it.
Thanks,
Jeff

 

[spyder97gs]

Flex plate?

 

[92redman]

Flywheel inspection cover.

 

[pneumo]

Yes you need to replace it. Yes, it acts as a 1/8" spacer between the trans and the block. In CAPS it's called "plate, cylinder block rear".
You could call it the rear engine plate.
You can get one at a junkyard or the dealer. If you go to a dealer, ask him to look it up under screen #11-140 so you can find the right part # for your car.

 

[mace01]

thanks for your help guys, got it taken care of