Used Engine Backing Plate 1990–2019

The engine backing plate, also called the flexplate cover or flywheel dust cover, is the sheet metal shield between the engine and transmission that covers the bellhousing opening and prevents debris from reaching the flexplate or flywheel. A loose or damaged backing plate that contacts the flexplate creates a loud grinding, scraping, or ticking sound that changes with engine RPM. This noise is sometimes mistaken for a more serious internal engine problem. The backing plate itself is inexpensive, but diagnosing the sound often requires lowering the transmission slightly to inspect it. These plates can crack or become detached from the engine block, sometimes contacting the rotating flexplate. They are often damaged during transmission removal if not handled carefully, and on older vehicles rust can eat through the plate entirely. Redline lists 21 Engine Backing Plate from 7 verified sellers covering 13 makes including Chevrolet, Honda, GMC, Infiniti, Kia. Filter by year, make, and model -- most back plates are specific to the engine and transmission combination.