transmission pressure/spacer plate removed by accident. Is it causing bad shift n sputter?? 5spd

[Charlie3]

Buddy removed a pressure or spacer plate from transmission when replacing bearing. Does this plate need to go back on. Been a few months n now car isn't starting well either. Hesitates after shifting also...

Does this need to be put back in or is it just the automatics that need them?

[Charlie3]

buddy removed plate between transmission n motor when replacing bearings. Does the plate need to be put back in. Bad hesitation after shifting n starting troubles

[elecfus]

I took out a piece of my car and now it doesnt work. could removing that part have caused it?

I removed the engine to transmission gusset, the part that provides a rigid joint to ensure proper allignment. my transmission acts like its not aligned and its always engaged now.

I dont know, maybe you answered your own question?

[Charlie3]

It ran fine for a few months though. New injectors, amongst many other parts have been replaced since trying to find the hesitation. New filters, fuel pumps. It fires on all 6 cylinders. No clue what to check next til I remembered I still have the "plate" thing he removed

[itsa300zx]

Are you referring to the thin plate that goes between the trans bell housing and the engine block?

That is just a dust shield to keep road grim out of the clutch/pilot bearing area; has nothing to do with how your engine runs. Although I highly recommend to install the plate/dust shield.