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98 S70 n/a manual: flywheel visible?

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This of course is the model with manual trans. So a few days ago I noticed that looking at the far underside of the engine from the passenger side, the flywheel is visible. Is this normal? See picture below. Need answer ASAP because I have to leave at 9am to get my alignment done, but I want to change trans fluid before that. I dont want to drive an hour if an exposed flywheel is an issue. Couldnt mud, gravel, or other stuff get in there?
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95 854 Turbo 258K, auto, current
09 Rav4 Ltd3.5Fwd, red, 208K, current
98 V GLE/SE red, 379k (277k), 5sp, trailer in progress...
05 CRV EX AWD, Navy, 170K/184k, sold
03 Accord 2dr V6 silver, 196K/214K, 6sp, t-boned, sold
98 S GT white, 175K, 5sp, sold
96 964 silver, 146K, diff&trans/engine self-destr, crushed 😭
98 XC black, 151K, flooded&bent rod, crushed
01 V Base white, 168k, traded for XC
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Post by volvolugnut »

I have seen this often on other brands. No real concern to me. Sometimes there are removable covers, but this one does not show to have any means to attach a cover.
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Post by Chuck W »

It's normal.
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Post by Azik09 »

It's a slot to access torque converter bolts on cars with AT.
P.S. One gearbox bolt is missed. Put it in place, just for orderliness ))
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Thank you everyone!
95 854 Turbo 258K, auto, current
09 Rav4 Ltd3.5Fwd, red, 208K, current
98 V GLE/SE red, 379k (277k), 5sp, trailer in progress...
05 CRV EX AWD, Navy, 170K/184k, sold
03 Accord 2dr V6 silver, 196K/214K, 6sp, t-boned, sold
98 S GT white, 175K, 5sp, sold
96 964 silver, 146K, diff&trans/engine self-destr, crushed 😭
98 XC black, 151K, flooded&bent rod, crushed
01 V Base white, 168k, traded for XC
09 Impala LT1 gray, 196K, sold for 01
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