the sheild that covers the flywheel and block..is that needed ?

 

I definately would not drive without one for long, I mean adriving around town is fine, but if you're going ot be driving all over, then wait until you put the shield on.

 

I personally always put it back on but I've seen a lot of people run without it and with absolutely no problems so I don't think it's a really big deal. Even if a rock or some debris goes inside the bell housing it's just going to get beaten around (probably not really good for the pressure plate and flywheel), then will fall out. Can't really go anywhere. Just my $0.02

 

i always put it back on, rather be safe then sorry

 

yeah , i would put it on if you have it. I ran my car for about 3 years with out it and never had a problem , but anything can happen

 

thanks for the quick replys..going to a junk yard this weekend to pick one up.

 

i ran for a year without one with no problems..then i found one and put it on