Well, I guess the part only cost $6.95 so I'll go ahead a slip a new one in.
Thanks for everyone's reponse.
Hello,
>
> There is a hard plastic shield that went over the top of the starter
> motor for my 92 F-150 (5.0 engine) that got broken while cleaning the > terminals.
> Is this piece needed and is it a heat shield or for other protection? >
> Thanks.
>
> M.Labs