Do I need a sandwich plate?

[tan18d]

I've got a 20v ae86 and it doesn't have a sandwich plate. I bought the car this way and was thinking it's for looks as you can see the fly wheel. What's the implications of not using one? Water on clutch & flywheel?

[Hen may possibly be a nut]

Yes, junk in the bellhousing and on the clutch. Not a recipe for long lasting happiness.

Your car will not explode immediately if you drive it like that, but it is definitely not good. Sort it out.

[Matt]

Yeah as hen said u should run one. If you don't want to pay drug money for one, don't be afraid to buy some 1mm steel and cut to shape to cover the gaps.

[tan18d]

Cool thanks guys!

[tan18d]

Decided to make little covers temporarily to cover up the gaps. Would be nice to take the box out but I need extra hands which I don't have at the moment