Inspection plate/dust shield

[GTRS Fiero]

Interesting.  Maybe it's a different cover.

[Fierofool]

I'm pretty sure it can be removed without loosening the trans but I think unless the hole over by the starter has been slotted, the starter has to be removed.  There are only those 3 bolts that hold it on. 

When Don worked on my first 85, he installed a clutch.  When he put it back together, the inspection/dust cover was scrubbing, so he pulled it off without removing the transmission.  Apparently it got bent during the process. 

[GTRS Fiero]

PK didn't loosen the transmission, either.

[Raydar]

I'm pretty sure it can be removed without loosening the trans but I think unless the hole over by the starter has been slotted, the starter has to be removed. 
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This is correct. Normally the starter fits through a hole in the tin shield. People very frequently remove the upper portion of that hole, so that the shield can be removed without removing the starter. Separating the trans from the engine is not required. 

[scottb]

Reckon I was wrong..... oops

[GTRS Fiero]

Scott, do you have the cover for that Getrag?

It seems that different covers would be used for different transmissions.

[scottb]

no, mustve left it at pull a part

[Fierofool]

I have two covers.  They are from different transmissions, but I don't remember which.  One is probably from my first 4-speed.  The other would be from an Isuzu or Getrag.  They are identical.  Bellhousings are identical in their mounting face, and flywheels are no different in their spacing between they and the engine, so there shouldn't be a need for different dust covers. 

[GTRS Fiero]

Hmmm.  I had a single-piece cover, but found one online that is 2 pieces.  Dunno what's on mine, now.