on the t56, is there a dust shield for the part of the bellhousing that is exposed?

 

There is, they are a bit harder to come by

 

ahhh, if someone could post up a pic of one ill just make one

 

Not a great photo, but here's the dust shield resting on the bell housing:



Found something better:

 

I ran into the same problem about a month ago. Couldn't find one anywhere.
I made one out of sheet aluminum. First I made a pattern out of cardboard, then transferred it to the aluminum.
Aluminum is easy to work with and all it does is cover the flywheel. It's not a perfect seal and it's not structural.
Good luck.

 

perfect. thats enough for me to work with. thank you

thats exactly what im about to do . maybe throw some silicone on the edge for a better seal for those rainy days