DLS

I´m wondering whats the function of this metalplate formed like a arrow?

theedge

Odd.... Never seen that. Looks like an 87 block?

DLS

88 i think
it´s my old block, i´m buildning a new engine with a 89 block

potent951turbo

Its hard to tell from the picture being blurry but it looks like the heat shield (or at least whats left of it) that covers the oil pan gasket on the right side of the block near where the header and cross over come together.

DLS

yes, sorry for the crappy picture.

hm, my new block didn´t have the plate at all, does someone have a picture of the heatshield that should be there?

krazykarl

DLS

aah
that answered why my old oilpan gasket looked very bad on one of the sides.
thanks for the picture.
does someone know the PET nr for it?

Chris White

There are several different versions – the one in the full engine picture include the oil level sender shield. Earlier versions are smaller.