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1st-August-2008, 12:46
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Think I have a bit missing?
Hi guys I am new and have just obtained my first Freelander, reading around the forum I noticed posts about the engine tray or sump guards and that they are a pain to remove.
Mine has nothing, so I presume someone was to lazy to fit it back again. Now is it important in any way or can I leave it as it is. I have the skills and ability to make a sump guard if it is important, but the vehicle is only going to be a road car.
Your advice please
Andy
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1st-August-2008, 12:55
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Re: Think I have a bit missing?
Look's a little funny with out one 
But at least you can clean under there  |
1st-August-2008, 15:33
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Re: Think I have a bit missing?
You don't know how lucky you are. |
3rd-August-2008, 12:27
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Re: Think I have a bit missing?
its not that hard to take off only 6 bolts 5 min's
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3rd-August-2008, 12:40
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Re: Think I have a bit missing?
It does keep a lot of crud and spray out. Your engine will be kept cooler, as its no longer cocooned in plastic and aluminium
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3rd-August-2008, 12:44
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Re: Think I have a bit missing?
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Originally Posted by horse62
Mine has nothing, so I presume someone was to lazy to fit it back again. Now is it important in any way or can I leave it as it is.
Your advice please
Andy
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I yint certain but im sure i read somewhere that the frame the plaggy cover pop rivits to is akchoally STRUCTURAL ! |
3rd-August-2008, 15:27
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Re: Think I have a bit missing?
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I yint certain but im sure i read somewhere that the frame the plaggy cover pop rivits to is akchoally STRUCTURAL ! |
Hello Mondo. Are you saying the inherent structural strength may be compromised? |
3rd-August-2008, 21:49
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Re: Think I have a bit missing?
I think I will play safe here and make myself a nice alloy, steel framed sump guard, it will look nice and give some protection if the sump does take a hit at some point in the future, and most of all I won't have to worry about the structural strength being compromised as that would not surprise me?
Thanks for the replies guys.
I will post some pics when I get the job completed, I have no rush as the car will not be on the road this month as I am waiting for the DVLA to sort me a V5 as the car came from auction with no docs and that can take weeks. Had my Freelander for 5 days now and all I can do is look at it sitting on the drive. YES I do know that a lot of them just sit there, but mine is running just great and I want to drive it and have some fun.
Andy
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22nd-August-2008, 00:44
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Re: Think I have a bit missing?
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Originally Posted by horse62
I think I will play safe here and make myself a nice alloy, steel framed sump guard, it will look nice and give some protection if the sump does take a hit at some point in the future, and most of all I won't have to worry about the structural strength being compromised as that would not surprise me?
Thanks for the replies guys.
I will post some pics when I get the job completed, I have no rush as the car will not be on the road this month as I am waiting for the DVLA to sort me a V5 as the car came from auction with no docs and that can take weeks. Had my Freelander for 5 days now and all I can do is look at it sitting on the drive. YES I do know that a lot of them just sit there, but mine is running just great and I want to drive it and have some fun.
Andy
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AUCTION!!  NOT TU BAY!! UHHHHHHAAAAAA!!
Best o luc makin ya undurtray, maybe someone on er will tec theres orf
tu give ya as a patten!  |
22nd-August-2008, 01:53
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Re: Think I have a bit missing?
Quote:
Originally Posted by horse62
Hi guys I am new and have just obtained my first Freelander, reading around the forum I noticed posts about the engine tray or sump guards and that they are a pain to remove.
Mine has nothing, so I presume someone was to lazy to fit it back again. Now is it important in any way or can I leave it as it is. I have the skills and ability to make a sump guard if it is important, but the vehicle is only going to be a road car.
Your advice please
Andy
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Its a good thing!
Metal one sounds a good idea.
Last edited by discomania : 22nd-August-2008 at 01:56.
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