So, im very curious about this because ive seen it in multiple places now.

I was doing an engine swap, just 3vz to another 3vz. But prior to pulling the engine out i noticed my flywheel exposed out the bottom of the bellhousing. As if a cover is missing, but there isnt a cover there nor the other 2 3vze engines i have. I have the dust cover for the upper part of the bellhousing, and these two brackets that go on the bottom.

So now after looking it up; ive seen posts of people saying nothing is there on theirs either not even the brackets, some have only the brackets, and some say there is a full 360 degree cover. Now i KNOW the 5vz has a 2 piece cover, a top and lower bottom cover (Part #11361-62010).

So does anyone know if the 3vze came factory without a little lower inspection cover? If so whats the part#? Any other engine ive worked on has, yet none of mine or my buddies 88 3vze have one? Regardless mines been off the entire 3 years ive owned this truck so clearly i don't "need" it. Just wondering.

The exposed lower part i refer to, yes there are two small brackets that bolt to the engine that partially cover it (i dont have those on in this pic) but even with them the bottom is open.

The cover thats between my bell housing and engine. It looks like it should have a lower parr right?

The exact part i think im missing, but for 5vz. Which my 5vz 3rd gen does have as well as the 2rz in my tacoma.

 

11361-65011 lower plate
11366-65011 seal

I randomly grabbed any model# for a 3vze to look at diagrams.
Go to EPC-data.com to confirm

 

yeah that is it thank you, now to find one though lol. First few places i checked all say they don't have any, im sure i can find one locally too, seems the only engine ever in yards here are 3.0s so maybe ill get lucky😀

in other news i think you replied to my other head gasket posts. New heads should be coming, but dude gave me a free 3.0 that apparently runs, should find out tonight.