k_m Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 (edited) Does anyone know if its possible to install/buy an engine splash shield/ splash guard to prevent water from splashing into the engine bay. We have them in our Audi and BMW and I feel they help a ton Something similar to this Edited January 22, 2010 by k_m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOFSTEEL Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 (edited) My Audi also had a belly pan. I believe the only alternative to not have one is to have one custom made from aluminum. I doubt there is a molded plastic pan available. Edited January 22, 2010 by MOFSTEEL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainsaw2608 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 My Audi also had a belly pan. I believe the only alternative to not have one is to have one custom made from aluminum. I doubt there is a molded plastic pan available. That would be nice to have. I have heard they help reduce road noise coming into the cabin from the engine compartment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klc317 Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Sure would make it a pain to change oil though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_m Posted January 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 (edited) Actually it really would not be much difficult to perform an oil change, trans fluid change, or coolant flush.. All it would take is about 3 Fastener Plugs for connecting it to the front bumper and maybe 3 screws in the back to help stabilize the splash shield/ belly pan. On the BMW it may take an additional 1 min to remove and 1 min to replace so a total of 2 more minutes to change the oil. :shades: Unfortunately i really don't have that much time to make/fabricate one. Hopefully someone in the aftermarket part business would be interested in creating one. I have hear claims that it reduces gas milage and decreases road noise, which I am not too sure how true that is. I am mainly interested in protecting the engine and its components from excess water, dirt, etc.... Edited January 23, 2010 by k_m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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