gouge in shifter cover surface?

So I was scraping away the gasket from the shifter cover and I noticed this angled depression in the surface. I'm pretty certain I didnt do this as I wasn't scraping at an angle like that and I would have felt such a big chunk come off. Is this supposed to be there?

 

can you better highlight the area you're talking about? I can't really tell what you are referencing. thx

 

Sorry about that!

 

So it doesn't appear to cause a situation where fluids could pass, so I'd say it's not a big deal
if you're worried about it a small dab of RTV would fill the crevice

if you are super lucky, someone who has way more knowledge of this are will suggest what to do. Let's hope that this thread bump will let them find your thread

 

Thanks for the response! I was starting to think the same thing, if its not supposed to be there then there is still some meat left for the gasket to seal the two surfaces.

 

it hasn't broken the wall wouldnt worry about it

 

Its not supposed to be there, BUT I wouldn't worry about it as it won't be a problem unless its got a crack. It could be built up with TIG and then filed flat but not really worth the hasssle.