STi swap done and runnig BUT clutch/flywheel dust shield issue

NicFunkadelic · 02-24-2009, 12:48 PM

I just got my 07 sti swap running this past week, but discovered the horribly inconvenient fact that I bent the dust shield that covers the opening underneath the clutch and flywheel. I used a pry-bar to bend it out of the way of the rotating assembly, but I'm not happy having an exposed clutch and flywheel, and worrying that a little pebble could disable my car and cause damage. I'd hate to pull the motor for a stupid dust shield, but...

Is this shield replaceable? Should I replace it? Anyone know the part #?

Should I ghetto rig some home-made dust shield?

Any suggestions?

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NicFunkadelic · 02-24-2009, 01:42 PM

I know I'm not the first to do this, anybody have any input?

mccanixx · 02-24-2009, 02:37 PM

I would probably replace it for running in the wet, debris, etc as you mentioned. It's probably not critical but...............a wet clutch disc. I know it has a slit in it.

Is it possible to salvage the one you have? Beat it into shape?

I forgot to put mine back on

. I looked and thought it would be difficult but doable with everything assembled. I know the 10mm head bolts are back above the crossmember, but I still think it's possible. gearwrench. I'll try tonight as I'm bored with other things on the car.

I may have an extra one, I'd have to look when I get home. Assuming they're identical.

It is replacable, I do not know a part #

If all else fails......duct tape.

I'm sure in this forum alone you could find a spare. I'm putting mine on and I don't even really DD the car.

NicFunkadelic · 02-24-2009, 03:08 PM

Thanks for the reply mccainxx. I actually just ran to the local suby dealership and ordered a new shield for around 20 bux. I probably could have just bent it back, but i doubt it would still do its job properly, because I think I mangled it pretty good. My RSTi is my daily driver, so I don't want to take any chances...

I'm going to attempt to just undo the motor mounts and hoist the motor and tranny an inch or two to install the new shield. I refuse to pull the whole motor out to replace that cheap little bastard piece of sheet metal. I don't think the new part will arrive till the end of the week, but I'll post an update this weekend when I attempt to slap it in.
Nick

triniscoob · 06-06-2012, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NicFunkadelic

Thanks for the reply mccainxx. I actually just ran to the local suby dealership and ordered a new shield for around 20 bux. I probably could have just bent it back, but i doubt it would still do its job properly, because I think I mangled it pretty good. My RSTi is my daily driver, so I don't want to take any chances...

I'm going to attempt to just undo the motor mounts and hoist the motor and tranny an inch or two to install the new shield. I refuse to pull the whole motor out to replace that cheap little bastard piece of sheet metal. I don't think the new part will arrive till the end of the week, but I'll post an update this weekend when I attempt to slap it in.
Nick

ANY CHANCE you got the OEM part NUmber on that sheild?????

thanks

geronimo81 · 06-07-2012, 01:13 PM

You just bumped a 3 year old thread so the OP probably won't see this. What year, make, model do you have?

The part number for the Impreza is: 30216AA020 For the following dates:

'00, September — '02, May
'02, April — '02, December
'02, October — '04, March

bisonjr · 06-07-2012, 01:55 PM

But, if you put in a 6-speed make sure you get one for an STi. The 5-speed shield will rub the flywheel.

69subaru360 · 06-07-2012, 03:47 PM

Seriously? A 3 year old thread about a stupid useless part? I throw those things in the trash, they are pain in the ass.

bisonjr · 06-07-2012, 04:14 PM

lol... thats where mine is too.

SubieDuper · 02-25-2018, 04:25 AM

Sorry to resurrect this thread, but I forgot to install my flywheel dust cover on my engine when it was out. doh! now its installed and close to starting.
Did jacking the engine up by the trans work?
Is this really a useless part and I should just forget about it? (I have a hard time believing that one.)
thanks.

EngineHacker · 12-28-2018, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubieDuper

Sorry to resurrect this thread, but I forgot to install my flywheel dust cover on my engine when it was out. doh! now its installed and close to staring.
Did jacking the engine up by the trans work?
Is this really a useless part and I should just forget about it? (I have a hard time believing that one.)
thanks.

It is not a useless part. Anyone that tells you that is a lazy asshat that forgot to install it and wants to feel better about themselves by misleading others. I have seen someone suffer the misery of having a pebble or some other debris go up in there and wreak havok. Happened at an amateur rally course. Clutch, tranny splines, starter motor gear and some other stuff got ripped to **** because of a stone or something. Although the cover does have a intentional slot in it, that is to allow the evacuation of debris and should not be "sealed" or covered. If you cant get it reinstalled, I hope you are running a good lower skid plate or something.

SubieDuper · 12-29-2018, 06:14 PM

Thanks for the reply, even though its about 10 months late.

I am happy to report I did install the dust cover.
I do not remember 100%, but I believe I got it on by loosening or removing the motor mount bolts and jacking up on the trans. I know I didn't take the engine back out. I must have been pretty far along on the install when I realized I missed the dust cover.
I remember very clearly struggling for what felt like a couple hours and really tearing up my hands on this effort. Starting those bolts sucked! Some were easier from above, some from below. Getting a decent bite on the bolt heads for final torque required a lot of messing around too. I hope I used loc-tite but cant recall for sure.
I would recommend loc-tite if you get stuck in the situation I was in. Maybe a swivel / hinged head ratchet wrench would have helped. I know I don't have one and it would have been worth buying just for the pain and suffering it could have saved.
next time;
DON'T FORGET THE DUST COVER.

slow.wagon · 12-31-2018, 01:08 AM

+1 to EngineHacker. I actually forgot to put this part on once (mine rusted out and broke). The car picked up some road debris and it messed up my clutch really badly. I had to replace the whole assembly because the pressure plate got scratched really deep and the friction disk actually broke. Never gonna make that mistake again. $10 part ended up costing me over $400.

02-24-2009, 12:48 PM	#1
NicFunkadelic Scooby Specialist Member#: 35330 Join Date: Apr 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Guilford, CT Vehicle: 1999 RSTi + 4.44 = ) Silverthorn... for now	STi swap done and runnig BUT clutch/flywheel dust shield issue I just got my 07 sti swap running this past week, but discovered the horribly inconvenient fact that I bent the dust shield that covers the opening underneath the clutch and flywheel. I used a pry-bar to bend it out of the way of the rotating assembly, but I'm not happy having an exposed clutch and flywheel, and worrying that a little pebble could disable my car and cause damage. I'd hate to pull the motor for a stupid dust shield, but... Is this shield replaceable? Should I replace it? Anyone know the part #? Should I ghetto rig some home-made dust shield? Any suggestions? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

02-25-2018, 04:25 AM	#10
SubieDuper Scooby Newbie Member#: 473634 Join Date: Aug 2017 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Palo Alto, CA Vehicle: 2003 WRX Wagon Silver	Sorry to resurrect this thread, but I forgot to install my flywheel dust cover on my engine when it was out. doh! now its installed and close to starting. Did jacking the engine up by the trans work? Is this really a useless part and I should just forget about it? (I have a hard time believing that one.) thanks. Last edited by SubieDuper; 12-29-2018 at 06:14 PM.

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NicFunkadelic Scooby Specialist Member#: 35330 Join Date: Apr 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Guilford, CT Vehicle: 1999 RSTi + 4.44 = ) Silverthorn... for now	I know I'm not the first to do this, anybody have any input?

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mccanixx Scooby Specialist Member#: 60566 Join Date: Apr 2004 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, Ca. Vehicle: 2005 XT 5sp, 02 WRX 01 Legacy 95 Impreza L	I would probably replace it for running in the wet, debris, etc as you mentioned. It's probably not critical but...............a wet clutch disc. I know it has a slit in it. Is it possible to salvage the one you have? Beat it into shape? I forgot to put mine back on . I looked and thought it would be difficult but doable with everything assembled. I know the 10mm head bolts are back above the crossmember, but I still think it's possible. gearwrench. I'll try tonight as I'm bored with other things on the car. I may have an extra one, I'd have to look when I get home. Assuming they're identical. It is replacable, I do not know a part # If all else fails......duct tape. I'm sure in this forum alone you could find a spare. I'm putting mine on and I don't even really DD the car.

02-24-2009, 03:08 PM	#4
NicFunkadelic Scooby Specialist Member#: 35330 Join Date: Apr 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Guilford, CT Vehicle: 1999 RSTi + 4.44 = ) Silverthorn... for now	Thanks for the reply mccainxx. I actually just ran to the local suby dealership and ordered a new shield for around 20 bux. I probably could have just bent it back, but i doubt it would still do its job properly, because I think I mangled it pretty good. My RSTi is my daily driver, so I don't want to take any chances... I'm going to attempt to just undo the motor mounts and hoist the motor and tranny an inch or two to install the new shield. I refuse to pull the whole motor out to replace that cheap little bastard piece of sheet metal. I don't think the new part will arrive till the end of the week, but I'll post an update this weekend when I attempt to slap it in. Nick

06-07-2012, 01:13 PM	#6
geronimo81 Scooby Specialist Member#: 154586 Join Date: Jul 2007 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: San Ramon Vehicle: 1996 Turbo Outback 9psi on 91 No EM	You just bumped a 3 year old thread so the OP probably won't see this. What year, make, model do you have? The part number for the Impreza is: 30216AA020 For the following dates: '00, September — '02, May '02, April — '02, December '02, October — '04, March

06-07-2012, 01:55 PM	#7
bisonjr Scooby Specialist Member#: 102714 Join Date: Dec 2005 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: PA	But, if you put in a 6-speed make sure you get one for an STi. The 5-speed shield will rub the flywheel.

06-07-2012, 03:47 PM	#8
69subaru360 Scooby Guru Member#: 159682 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Maine Vehicle: 1995 WRX 2015 F150	Seriously? A 3 year old thread about a stupid useless part? I throw those things in the trash, they are pain in the ass.

06-07-2012, 04:14 PM	#9
bisonjr Scooby Specialist Member#: 102714 Join Date: Dec 2005 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: PA	lol... thats where mine is too.

12-29-2018, 06:14 PM	#12
SubieDuper Scooby Newbie Member#: 473634 Join Date: Aug 2017 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Palo Alto, CA Vehicle: 2003 WRX Wagon Silver	Thanks for the reply, even though its about 10 months late. I am happy to report I did install the dust cover. I do not remember 100%, but I believe I got it on by loosening or removing the motor mount bolts and jacking up on the trans. I know I didn't take the engine back out. I must have been pretty far along on the install when I realized I missed the dust cover. I remember very clearly struggling for what felt like a couple hours and really tearing up my hands on this effort. Starting those bolts sucked! Some were easier from above, some from below. Getting a decent bite on the bolt heads for final torque required a lot of messing around too. I hope I used loc-tite but cant recall for sure. I would recommend loc-tite if you get stuck in the situation I was in. Maybe a swivel / hinged head ratchet wrench would have helped. I know I don't have one and it would have been worth buying just for the pain and suffering it could have saved. next time; DON'T FORGET THE DUST COVER.

12-31-2018, 01:08 AM	#13
slow.wagon Scooby Newbie Member#: 484841 Join Date: Apr 2018 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Maryland Vehicle: 2008 WRX STI Lightning Red	+1 to EngineHacker. I actually forgot to put this part on once (mine rusted out and broke). The car picked up some road debris and it messed up my clutch really badly. I had to replace the whole assembly because the pressure plate got scratched really deep and the friction disk actually broke. Never gonna make that mistake again. $10 part ended up costing me over $400.