Q: Small bolt dust cover

asked by on September 15, 2016

When I was replacing my oil pan gasket I noticed something when I was putting the oil pan back in. I saw that one of the bolts near the flywheel doesn't fit properly. It’s too small and doesn't grab the threads. I think I am missed a cover for the flywheel, too. Is it called a dust cover? Does that attach to the oil pan gasket with the larger bolt?

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