Lower engine tray - Land Rovers Only

AdrianL · 03-02-2005, 08:22 AM

Does all of you have the lower engine tray that covers the underside of engine?
Mine is missing!! Just to see if it is critical to have that cover.

Kevin88RRC · 03-02-2005, 08:43 AM

Never heard of it... the PO removed mine and I'm sure it's not needed.

OkieRover · 03-02-2005, 09:00 AM

A what?

AdrianL · 03-02-2005, 11:11 AM

Plastic engine underside cover

OkieRover · 03-02-2005, 11:56 AM

What on earth is that for?

I'm guessing it is to confuse owners where leaks might be.
OR to annoy you when you need to work on something.
If it was made out of 5mm aluminum or steel then okay but wow.

Thanks for sharing.

Kevin88RRC · 03-02-2005, 11:59 AM

Sorry Adrian I forgot to use the sarcasm font.
From what I've heard/read it is not needed and was intended as a finishing piece. Also, if you had it installed, how would you know if it is leaking.

AdrianL · 03-02-2005, 12:43 PM

I used to have 97 Audi A8 and it had the protection on it. Was helpful driving in snow and wet area since the car was low. But with RR, maybe it is wise move to get the skid plate instead of this plastic piece but was curious. Did you know this is $210 piece at Rovers North and AB? Good God!

OkieRover · 03-02-2005, 02:44 PM

You can get a skid plate for that!
Wow

1955diesel · 03-03-2005, 04:51 AM

It's an acoustic tray required to get the car through the drive-by noise regulations. Removal probably improves engine cooling.

glenncof · 03-07-2005, 05:01 PM

My 1991 RR is supposed to have something like that under front of engine. Got it at 63K miles and never had one. Consider it a blessing when changing oil.

troverman · 03-08-2005, 06:06 AM

My 1992 Classic has one on it, an is somewhat of a pain when changing oil. We have had them on all of our Volvos and now the Mercedes, they are for keeping road water from splashing up onto the electrical system; this is somewhat rediculous on a Range Rover with its wading capabilities. My 95 4.0 does not have one, and one was not offered.

1955diesel · 03-11-2005, 01:47 PM

It is not for keeping water out..................

It is an acoustic tray to keep the noise IN.

03-02-2005, 08:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
AdrianL Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Crystal MN Posts: 162 Gallery: 0	Lower engine tray Does all of you have the lower engine tray that covers the underside of engine? Mine is missing!! Just to see if it is critical to have that cover.

03-02-2005, 08:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kevin88RRC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 706 Gallery: 0	Never heard of it... the PO removed mine and I'm sure it's not needed. __________________ Kevin 88 RRC "Audrey"

03-02-2005, 11:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
AdrianL Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Crystal MN Posts: 162 Gallery: 0	this is the one I am talking about Plastic engine underside cover Attached Thumbnails

03-02-2005, 11:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kevin88RRC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 706 Gallery: 0	Sorry Adrian I forgot to use the sarcasm font. From what I've heard/read it is not needed and was intended as a finishing piece. Also, if you had it installed, how would you know if it is leaking. __________________ Kevin 88 RRC "Audrey"

03-02-2005, 12:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
AdrianL Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Crystal MN Posts: 162 Gallery: 0	I didn't think I need one but I used to have 97 Audi A8 and it had the protection on it. Was helpful driving in snow and wet area since the car was low. But with RR, maybe it is wise move to get the skid plate instead of this plastic piece but was curious. Did you know this is $210 piece at Rovers North and AB? Good God!

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03-03-2005, 04:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
1955diesel Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Solihull England Posts: 75 Gallery: 0	It's an acoustic tray required to get the car through the drive-by noise regulations. Removal probably improves engine cooling.

03-07-2005, 05:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
glenncof Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 95 Gallery: 0	My 1991 RR is supposed to have something like that under front of engine. Got it at 63K miles and never had one. Consider it a blessing when changing oil.

03-08-2005, 06:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
troverman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 272 Gallery: 0	My 1992 Classic has one on it, an is somewhat of a pain when changing oil. We have had them on all of our Volvos and now the Mercedes, they are for keeping road water from splashing up onto the electrical system; this is somewhat rediculous on a Range Rover with its wading capabilities. My 95 4.0 does not have one, and one was not offered. __________________ Current: 1992 Range Rover County 2000 Land Rover Discovery II Also current: 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Wagon 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan GLS 1996 Ford Explorer LTD 2WD 1982 Volvo 240 GL Diesel Previous Rover: 1995 Range Rover 4.0SE

03-11-2005, 01:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
1955diesel Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Solihull England Posts: 75 Gallery: 0	It is not for keeping water out.................. It is an acoustic tray to keep the noise IN.

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