Clutch?

Hey TW i was wondering if yall can give me some info about this i was cleaning under the truck today with some gunk and i saw this behind my oil pan is that the clutch? And isnt the bellhousing suppose to be enclosed? Thanks!

 

Can you zoom out a bit? I think I see a flywheel, but I'm having a hard time figuring where I'm looking from.

 

that's the starter ring gear on the flywheel. and yes there is supposed to be a flywheel housing cover plate over it.
https://parts.foothillstoyota.com/p...MI6Y7ptNzu7QIVSr3ACh03nwL9EAQYAyABEgI4YfD_BwE

 

That looks like the flywheel, and yes there is an "inspection" plate that should be coming it.

 

Wait so am i in trouble if its not covered? I freaked out when i saw it. I bought the truck like this. I have no issues with shifting tho. What should i do?

 

Im not sure if the clutch was replaced before or it might have been since the housing cover is missing

 

well if your mudding and rocks get in that's bad.

 

Damn i dont plan on doing that. Hmmm does the transmission need to be removed in order to install the cover. I wonder why it was missing in the first place

 

Is it suppose to be typically dry?

 

No. It can be installed with the trans mounted. I'll take a picture of mine in a bit.

It'll have dust from the clutch and other crud, but if there's oil, might mean the rear main seal is leaking.

 

I'm a bit delayed..... Hope this helps